PSMT (Pricesmart) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


PSMT Pricesmart Inc PSMT
78 GF Score
Price $194.20
GF Value $104.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pricesmart Moat Score?

Pricesmart PSMT -0.97% 78 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSMT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Pricesmart ranks better than 96.83% on this metric.

Pricesmart has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pricesmart has Narrow Moat: Pricesmart has a strong narrow moat with a robust distribution network and customer loyalty in Latin America. Its economies of scale and brand strength provide a competitive edge, but it lacks the global reach and regulatory barriers for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Pricesmart might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pricesmart  (NAS:PSMT) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Pricesmart Moat Score Related Terms

PSMT vs TBBB, OLLI, BJ: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pricesmart's Moat Score falls into.


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78GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #10 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Pricesmart's Moat Score too high?
Pricesmart's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #10 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to TBBB and OLLI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #10 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places Pricesmart in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Pricesmart's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $104.29, compared to a current price of $194.20 — trading 86.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 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 $194.20 is trading 86.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $104.29. GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PSMT:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $104.29 vs. price of $194.20 (86.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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.
78GF Score

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