PricesmartPSMT +0.14%78 PEG Ratio is 3.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 3.37. 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 155 Retail - Defensive companies, Pricesmart ranks worse than 76.13% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Pricesmart's PE Ratio without NRI is 38.19. Pricesmart's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 10.70%. Therefore, Pricesmart's PEG Ratio for today is 3.57.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pricesmart's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PSMT'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 3.37 Max: 72.8
Current: 3.57
During the past 13 years, Pricesmart's highest PEG Ratio was 72.80. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 3.37.
PSMT's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 76.13% of 155
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs PSMT: 3.57
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Pricesmart (NAS:PSMT) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Pricesmart PEG Ratio Related Terms
Pricesmart PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pricesmart's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pricesmart's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pricesmart's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a PEG Ratio of 3.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.37. Over the past decade, Pricesmart's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 72.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #118 out of 155 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Pricesmart's PEG Ratio too high?
Pricesmart's current PEG Ratio of 3.57 is near median its 10-year median of 3.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 72.80. The Retail - Defensive industry median PEG Ratio is 1.66. Pricesmart's value of 3.57 is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #118 out of 155 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 PEG Ratio compare to TBBB and OLLI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pricesmart ranks #118 out of 155 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Pricesmart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.66. Pricesmart's value of 3.57 is 115.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pricesmart's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 72.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 1.66, 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 PEG Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.66, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pricesmart's current PEG Ratio of 3.57 is 115.1% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pricesmart's current PEG Ratio is 3.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.37. 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 PEG Ratio is 3.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 115.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current PEG Ratio is 3.57 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 $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:
PEG Ratio: 3.57 (near median its 10-year median of 3.37)
GF Value™: $104.29 vs. price of $196.09 (88% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#118 of 155)
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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