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PricesmartPSMT -0.17%78 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.71 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates PSMT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $107.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Retail - Defensive companies, Pricesmart ranks worse than 81.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pricesmart's enterprise value is $5,941 Mil.
Pricesmart's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $335 Mil. Therefore, Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PSMT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.65 Med: 11.06 Max: 17.87
Current: 17.71
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.
PSMT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.92% of 271
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.75
vs PSMT: 17.71
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Pricesmart (NAS:PSMT) 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 share price for today is $192.39.
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 $5.210.
* 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).
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.
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.
Pricesmart's current Enterprise Value is $5,941 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 $335 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.
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.71 as of Jul. 30, 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 60% 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 #222 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Pricesmart's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pricesmart's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.71 is 60% 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 8.75. Pricesmart's value of 17.71 is 102.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #222 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to TBBB and OLLI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #222 out of 271 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pricesmart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75. Pricesmart's value of 17.71 is 102.4% 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 8.75, 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 8.75, based on 271 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 17.71 is 102.4% 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 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 8.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pricesmart's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.71, which is 60% 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pricesmart (PSMT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $107.60, compared to a current price of $192.39 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.71, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 102.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.75. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.71 as of Jul. 30, 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 $192.39 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $107.60.
GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PSMT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.71 (60% above median its 10-year median of 11.06)
GF Value™: $107.60 vs. price of $192.39 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#222 of 271)
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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