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PricesmartPSMT +0.16%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00% as of May. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates PSMT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, Pricesmart ranks better than 52.94% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Pricesmart's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Pricesmart was 115.70% per year. The lowest was -62.50% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Pricesmart 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PSMT vs TBBB, OLLI, BJ: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pricesmart's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pricesmart's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pricesmart's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.00% mean?
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.00% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Pricesmart and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #128 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Pricesmart's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Pricesmart's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.00% is near median its 10-year median of 10.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. Pricesmart's value of 10.00% is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #128 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pricesmart has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pricesmart's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TBBB and OLLI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #128 out of 272 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Pricesmart in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. Pricesmart's value of 10.00% is 12.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 8.90, Pricesmart has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.90, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pricesmart's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.00% is 12.4% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Pricesmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pricesmart's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.40. 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 $108.01, compared to a current price of $177.07 — trading 63.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 12.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.90. Pricesmart's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00% as of May. 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 $177.07 is trading 63.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.01.
GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PSMT:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.00% (near median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: $108.01 vs. price of $177.07 (63.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#128 of 272)
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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