PSMT (Pricesmart) Tax Rate %: 28.01% (As of May. 2026)

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PSMT Pricesmart Inc PSMT
78 GF Score
Price $188.46
GF Value $106.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pricesmart Tax Rate %?

Pricesmart PSMT -3.07% 78 Tax Rate % is 28.01% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates PSMT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $106.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Pricesmart's Tax Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $15 Mil. Pricesmart's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $55 Mil. Therefore, Pricesmart's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 28.01%.

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Pricesmart Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Pricesmart Tax Rate % Chart

Pricesmart Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Tax Rate %
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Pricesmart Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Pricesmart Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Pricesmart's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )
=58.617/206.498
=28.39 %

Pricesmart's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: May. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: May. 2026 )
=15.446/55.137
=28.01 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 28.01% mean?
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a Tax Rate % of 28.01% as of May. 2026.
Is Pricesmart's Tax Rate % too high?
Pricesmart's current Tax Rate % is 28.01%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to TBBB and OLLI?
Pricesmart's Tax Rate % of 28.01% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pricesmart's current Tax Rate % is 28.01%. 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 $106.90, compared to a current price of $188.46 — trading 76.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 28.01%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current Tax Rate % is 28.01% as of May. 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 $188.46 is trading 76.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $106.90. GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PSMT:

  • Tax Rate %: 28.01%
  • GF Value™: $106.90 vs. price of $188.46 (76.3% 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.
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