PSMT (Pricesmart) Total Operating Expense: $721 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


PSMT Pricesmart Inc PSMT
78 GF Score
Price $195.34
GF Value $104.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pricesmart Total Operating Expense?

Pricesmart PSMT 78 Total Operating Expense is $721 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Pricesmart's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $189 Mil. Pricesmart's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $721 Mil.

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Pricesmart Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Pricesmart Total Operating Expense Chart

Pricesmart Annual Data
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Pricesmart Quarterly Data
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Pricesmart Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $721 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $721 Mil mean?
Pricesmart (PSMT) has a Total Operating Expense of $721 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors.
Is Pricesmart's Total Operating Expense too high?
Pricesmart's current Total Operating Expense is $721 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to TBBB and OLLI?
Pricesmart's Total Operating Expense of $721 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Pricesmart and its competitors. Pricesmart's current Total Operating Expense is $721 Mil. 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 $195.34 — trading 87.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $721 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pricesmart (PSMT), the current Total Operating Expense is $721 Mil 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 $195.34 is trading 87.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $104.29. GuruFocus considers Pricesmart to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PSMT:

  • Total Operating Expense: $721 Mil
  • GF Value™: $104.29 vs. price of $195.34 (87.3% 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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