Pricesmart (FRA:PS8) EV-to-EBITDA: 16.52 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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FRA:PS8 Pricesmart Inc FRA:PS8
85 GF Score
Price €152.00
GF Value €93.22
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Pricesmart EV-to-EBITDA?

Pricesmart FRA:PS8 -1.30% 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.52 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:PS8 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €93.22. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Retail - Defensive companies, Pricesmart ranks worse than 79.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pricesmart's enterprise value is €4,744 Mil. Pricesmart's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €287 Mil. Therefore, Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PS8' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.65   Med: 11.06   Max: 17.87
Current: 16.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pricesmart was 17.87. The lowest was 7.65. And the median was 11.06.

FRA:PS8's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.85% of 273 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.51 vs FRA:PS8: 16.36

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-08), Pricesmart's stock price is €152.00. Pricesmart's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €4.459. Therefore, Pricesmart's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 34.09.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Pricesmart  (FRA:PS8) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Pricesmart's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=152.00/4.459
=34.09

Pricesmart's share price for today is €152.00.
Pricesmart's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.459.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Pricesmart EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pricesmart EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Pricesmart EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Pricesmart Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.93 8.47 9.53 9.32 10.82

Pricesmart Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.02 10.82 12.03 14.66 15.66

FRA:PS8 vs TBBB, OLLI, BJ: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


FRA:PS8
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Pricesmart EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4744.240/287.139
=16.52

Pricesmart's current Enterprise Value is €4,744 Mil.
Pricesmart's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €287 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.52 mean?
Pricesmart (FRA:PS8) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.52 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pricesmart. This is 49% above median its historical median of 11.06. Over the past decade, Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.65 to 17.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #218 out of 273 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pricesmart's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.52 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 11.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.65 to a high of 17.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51. Pricesmart's value of 16.52 is 94.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #218 out of 273 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pricesmart has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TBBB and OLLI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #218 out of 273 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pricesmart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51. Pricesmart's value of 16.52 is 94.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pricesmart's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.65 to 17.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.06 vs. the industry median of 8.51, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.51, based on 273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pricesmart's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.52 is 94.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pricesmart. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pricesmart's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.52, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 11.06. 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?
Pricesmart (FRA:PS8) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.52. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.22, compared to a current price of €152.00 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.52, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 94.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.51. Pricesmart's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (FRA:PS8), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.52 as of Aug. 08, 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 (FRA:PS8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pricesmart stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €152.00 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €93.22.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PS8:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 16.52 (49% above median its 10-year median of 11.06)
  • GF Value™: €93.22 vs. price of €152.00 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#218 of 273)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PS8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pricesmart Business Description

Other Exchanges PSMT:USA
Address 9797 Aero Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA, USA, 92123
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.
85GF Score

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€152.00
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€93.22
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