PE Ratio: 33.01

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 33.01 is 53% above its 5-year average of 21.61, near the high end of its 5-year range (17.59–39.03).

As of 2026-10-06T20:37:53.360Z. 7.23% above its 12-month average of 30.78.

PE Ratio (33.01) = Close Price ($172.00) / Diluted TTM EPS ($5.21)

PSMT PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 33.0, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 79% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)?

The P/E ratio for PSMT stock is 33.01.

Is PriceSmart, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 33.01 is 53% above its 5-year average of 21.61, near the high end of its 5-year range (17.59–39.03).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for PSMT stock is 30.78.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for PSMT stock is 23.95.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for PSMT stock is 21.61.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for PSMT stock is 25.83.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for PSMT stock is 27.76.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for PSMT stock is 26.80.

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