PricesmartPSMT +0.14%80 OCF Yield % is 4.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 7.27. GuruFocus rates PSMT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Pricesmart ranks worse than 66.77% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Pricesmart OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pricesmart's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pricesmart's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Pricesmart OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pricesmart's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pricesmart's OCF Yield % falls into.
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Pricesmart (PSMT) has a OCF Yield % of 4.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 7.27. Over the past decade, Pricesmart's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.33 to 13.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #209 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Pricesmart's OCF Yield % too high?
Pricesmart's current OCF Yield % of 4.43 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 13.78. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.37. Pricesmart's value of 4.43 is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #209 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pricesmart has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pricesmart's OCF Yield % compare to OLLI and TBBB?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #209 out of 313 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Pricesmart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.37. Pricesmart's value of 4.43 is 52.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pricesmart's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.33 to 13.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.27 vs. the industry median of 9.37, 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 OCF Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.37, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pricesmart's current OCF Yield % of 4.43 is 52.7% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pricesmart's current OCF Yield % is 4.43, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 7.27. 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 $196.09 — trading 88% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.43, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.27 and 52.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.37. Pricesmart's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current OCF Yield % is 4.43 as of Jun. 27, 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 $196.09 is trading 88% above its estimated GF Value™ of $104.29.
GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PSMT:
OCF Yield %: 4.43 (39% below median its 10-year median of 7.27)
GF Value™: $104.29 vs. price of $196.09 (88% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#209 of 313)
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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