PricesmartPSMT +1.26%78 Buyback Yield % is 0.16 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates PSMT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Retail - Defensive companies, Pricesmart ranks worse than 55.66% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Pricesmart's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PSMT vs TBBB, OLLI, BJ: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pricesmart's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Pricesmart Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pricesmart's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pricesmart's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.16 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Pricesmart's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #59 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Pricesmart's Buyback Yield % too high?
Pricesmart's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 3.96. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Pricesmart's value of 0.16 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #59 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pricesmart has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pricesmart's Buyback Yield % compare to TBBB and OLLI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #59 out of 106 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Pricesmart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Pricesmart's value of 0.16 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Pricesmart's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Pricesmart has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.24, based on 106 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pricesmart's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is 33.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pricesmart's current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pricesmart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pricesmart (PSMT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $104.53, compared to a current price of $197.90 — trading 89.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 33.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.24. Pricesmart's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.16 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Pricesmart (PSMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pricesmart stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $197.90 is trading 89.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $104.53.
GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PSMT:
Buyback Yield %: 0.16 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $104.53 vs. price of $197.90 (89.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#59 of 106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PSMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pricesmart Inc is principally engaged in operating U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs that offer consumer goods at low prices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States, and operates stores in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama, and other regions. The company's revenue consists of net warehouse club sales from merchandise sales, membership income from annual membership fees, export sales, and other income. Its operations consist of four reportable segments; Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, and the United States. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from Central America.
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