How does PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) trades at a PE of 35.3 versus a Discount Stores Industry median of 18.4 (52 companies), putting it in the most expensive quartile of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/PSMT.

PSMT PE Benchmarks

PriceSmart, Inc. • Consumer Defensive

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

35.3

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

33.4

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

385 with PE data

Sector Median PE

54.3

385 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

385

Median PE

54.3

PE Range

0.3 - 194.6

Forward PE Median

18.3

Consumer Defensive Sector

2313 companies • sector

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:35.3

Forward PE:33.4

Median PE:18.4

Average PE:29.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.7

25th-75th %ile:9.9 - 33.0

Min: 0.1Max: 198.7

Current: 35.3

Discount Stores Industry

52 companies • industry

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:35.3

Forward PE:33.4

Median PE:18.4

Average PE:30.0

Min PE:0.2

Max PE:164.3

25th-75th %ile:10.6 - 31.1

Min: 0.2Max: 164.3

Current: 35.3

Peer Companies

6 companies • peers

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:35.3

Forward PE:33.4

Median PE:18.6

Average PE:20.0

Min PE:12.9

Max PE:28.5

25th-75th %ile:13.9 - 26.5

Min: 12.9Max: 28.5

Current: 35.3

Peer Companies

(7 companies)

BMRPF

BMRRY

IPAR

JJSF

OLLI

WMMVF

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 4:12:10 PM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

PSMT PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Discount Stores Industry

Peer Companies

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PSMT PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Discount Stores Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

Stock List PE Comparison

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