PSMT (Pricesmart) ROCE %: 17.46% (As of Feb. 2026)


PSMT Pricesmart Inc PSMT
85 GF Score
Price $188.32
GF Value $104.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pricesmart ROCE %?

Pricesmart PSMT +1.43% 85 ROCE % is 17.46% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates PSMT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Pricesmart's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.46%.

Pricesmart  (NAS:PSMT) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Pricesmart ROCE % Related Terms

Pricesmart ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pricesmart's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Pricesmart Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
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Pricesmart Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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Pricesmart ROCE % Calculation

Pricesmart's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=218.013/( ( (2022.694 - 680.148) + (2269.157 - 726.271) )/ 2 )
=218.013/( (1342.546+1542.886)/ 2 )
=218.013/1442.716
=15.11 %

Pricesmart's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=282.588/( ( (2393.898 - 788.9) + (2436.758 - 805.242) )/ 2 )
=282.588/( ( 1604.998 + 1631.516 )/ 2 )
=282.588/1618.257
=17.46 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 17.46% mean?
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a ROCE % of 17.46% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Pricesmart's ROCE % too high?
Pricesmart's current ROCE % is 17.46%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Pricesmart's value of 17.46% is 94.4% above this industry median. Overall, Pricesmart has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pricesmart's ROCE % compare to OLLI and TBBB?
Pricesmart's ROCE % of 17.46% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Pricesmart's value of 17.46% is 94.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.98, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pricesmart's current ROCE % of 17.46% is 94.4% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROCE % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pricesmart's current ROCE % is 17.46%. 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 $188.32 — trading 80.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.46% and 94.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.98. Pricesmart's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current ROCE % is 17.46% as of Feb. 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 $188.32 is trading 80.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $104.29. GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PSMT:

  • ROCE %: 17.46%
  • GF Value™: $104.29 vs. price of $188.32 (80.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.4% above the Retail - Defensive median

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.
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