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PSMT:NGS-PriceSmart Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Discount Stores | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 89.42

Change

-0.95 (-1.05)%

Market Cap

USD 2.77B

Volume

0.15M

Analyst Target

USD 78.00
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About

Pricesmart Inc through its subsidiaries is engaged in the ownership and operation of membership shopping warehouse clubs under the trade name PriceSmart in Central America and the Caribbean.

Company Website : http://www.pricesmart.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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ETFs Containing PSMT

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Discount Stores) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 18.00% 50% F 71% C-
Dividend Return 2.85% 100% F 53% F
Total Return 20.85% 50% F 72% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 30.16% 75% C 71% C-
Dividend Return 3.14% 50% F 45% F
Total Return 33.30% 75% C 72% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 21.35% 50% F 60% D-
Dividend Return 7.25% 50% F 21% F
Total Return 28.59% 50% F 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 9.60% 50% F 61% D-
Dividend Return 11.14% 75% C 62% D
Total Return 1.54% 50% F 39% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.73% 75% C 67% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 41.69% 75% C 72% C
Market Capitalization 2.77B 25% F 82% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Discount Stores) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 31.00 100% 49%
Price/Book Ratio 2.27 75% 44%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 12.63 75% 24%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 8.67 100% 37%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 12.46% 50% 82%
Return on Invested Capital 13.31% 75% 82%
Return on Assets 6.92% 50% 90%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.