PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$165.70 +0.34% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $165.49

PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $5.11B
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As of 2026-11-02, PriceSmart Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $165.70 (+0.34% 1D, market cap $5.11B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, PSMT ranks #271 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Department/Specialty Retail Stores), PSMT carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.5x, gross margin of 17.4%, and ROIC of 14.8%. By comparison, OLLI (Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 22.8x, ROIC 11.3%, cap $5.49B) and M (Macy's Inc) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 10.1x, ROIC 11.8%, cap $6.46B). Among the 5-stock peer group, M leads on earnings multiple (10.1x) while PSMT leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).

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Per PSMT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0001041803), PriceSmart Inc. generated $5.27B in revenue (+7.2% YoY), $147.9M in net income, and $103.2M in free cash flow against $2.39B in total assets and $143.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (17% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $165.48 (-0.13%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C
Cash (17)Whales (8)SEC (18)Macro (7)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.3% Base Target
$210 Bull$169 Base$132 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PSMT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PSMT SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (29% of score)

Altman Z-Score 6.08 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2% FCF Margin ($103.2M FCF) & 17.4% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (41.9) create a -13 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
71
Grade B$171.72+0.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
68
Grade B-$173.27-3.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
66
Grade B-$166.49-0.5% Next Q
Current
63
Grade C$165.70+0.9% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: B (71) → C (63)Full Audit →
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Even with a 63/100 (C) score, PSMT faces multiple-compression risk if 34.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($170.31) or 200D SMA ($166.70) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($169.43) toward Bear Floor ($132.16).

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Contract: “PSMT Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Nov 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
41.930 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
6.08>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
8 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE61% OF RANGE
L: $113$165.70H: $200
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (17% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A-RQD 17 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
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2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on PSMT

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (85)

14.8% ROIC with 17.4% gross margin and 2.02% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (90)

Altman-Z 6.08 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (47)

21/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 7/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like PSMT
  • ✓Strong cash generator (17% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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PSMT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +8.22%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $161.5H $165.7L $161.5C $165.7VOL 249.6K
RES: $175.7SUP: $160.7SMA50: $170.3SMA200: $166.7
$204.7$184.6$164.5$144.5$124.4RES $175.7SUP $160.7$165.72026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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PSMT Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
26.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #271 of 1011 ⚔️ OLLI vs PSMT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (PSMT vs. OLLI, M, MNSO, KSS)

Industry: Department/Specialty Retail Stores (11 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT) ranks #271 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #268 by equity capitalization ($5.11B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, M leads on earnings valuation at 10.1x trailing P/E, while PSMT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.8% ROIC and 17.4% gross margin. OLLI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with PSMT at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PSMT ACTIVE
PriceSmart Inc.
C 63/100 34.5x 17.4% 14.8% +0.34% $5.11B Benchmark Subject
OLLI
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc.
B+ 76/100 22.8x 40.5% 11.3% -2.34% $5.49B /olli-vs-psmt →
M
Macy's Inc
B 75/100 10.1x 38.0% 11.8% -2.47% $6.46B /m-vs-psmt →
MNSO
MINISO Group Holding Limited each representing four
D 47/100 — — — +3.65% $3.05B /mnso-vs-psmt →
KSS
Kohl's Corporation
B+ 76/100 10.2x 40.6% 10.2% -0.78% $2.78B /kss-vs-psmt →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-31 • CIK 0001041803

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31), PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT) reported GAAP revenue of $5.27B (+7.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.91B , and +19.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $147.9M, operating cash flow of $261.3M, and free cash flow of $103.2M (+164.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, PSMT closed FY2025 with $2.39B in total assets against $143.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.08, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-08-31 $5.27B $147.9M $261.3M $103.2M $2.39B $143.7M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-08-31 $4.91B $138.9M $207.6M $39.0M $2.09B $93.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-08-31 $4.41B $109.2M $257.3M $58.8M $5.29B $1.24B

3. PSMT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PSMT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, PriceSmart Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $165.70 (+0.34% 1D, market cap $5.11B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, PSMT ranks #271 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PSMT compare to OLLI and M in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Department/Specialty Retail Stores), PSMT carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.5x, gross margin of 17.4%, and ROIC of 14.8%. By comparison, OLLI (Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 22.8x, ROIC 11.3%, cap $5.49B) and M (Macy's Inc) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 10.1x, ROIC 11.8%, cap $6.46B). Among the 5-stock peer group, M leads on earnings multiple (10.1x) while PSMT leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PSMT?

Per PSMT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0001041803), PriceSmart Inc. generated $5.27B in revenue (+7.2% YoY), $147.9M in net income, and $103.2M in free cash flow against $2.39B in total assets and $143.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (17% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PSMT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PSMT last traded at $165.70 (+0.34% on volume of 329,941 shares), positioning the stock -2.71% below its 50-day simple moving average ($170.31) and -0.60% below its 200-day simple moving average ($166.70). Across its 52-week range of $113.39 to $199.84, PSMT sits at the 60.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($156.59 to $174.81).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell PSMT stock right now?

PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 17% profit margin (15% return on capital), mixed timing at 35x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is PSMT's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

PSMT's 12-month base price target is $169.43 (range $132.16 to $209.83), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

PSMT — PriceSmart Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:20:47Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PSMT scores 63 out of 100, graded C, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 17 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 14.8% and an FCF yield of 2.02%. This is the strongest signal in the rating, indicating the business generates returns on capital that are meaningful relative to its size, though the free-cash-flow yield at the current price is modest.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The moderate score suggests institutional interest is present but not conviction-driven.
  • Insider Conviction: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score is mid-range, neither a strong insider buying signal nor a clear selling warning.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 7 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects beta of 1 and sector sensitivity. This is the weakest pillar, implying limited defensive positioning relative to the broader market regime.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects Altman Z of 6.08, Piotroski F of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.11. This is the second-strongest pillar and points to a financially sound balance sheet.

For a prospective investor, the pattern is a financially resilient balance sheet and solid capital returns, offset by a valuation that is demanding on earnings (trailing P/E of 34.5), weak macro-regime fit, and only moderate institutional and insider conviction. The "Hold" verdict reflects balanced risk-reward rather than a clear upside or downside signal.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
165.14$5.11B34.532.113.74.780.76%1$113.39 - $199.8414.8%

Business

PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Department/Specialty Retail Stores industry, per the Profile section. Per the Profile section, it has a market capitalization of $5.1B. Per the SEC financials, reported revenue was $5270.1M for FY 2025. Not available in source data for the specific products sold, customer base, or detailed revenue model.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$5270.1M$232.5M$147.9MN/A$103.2M$206.4M$143.7M
FY 2024$4913.9M$220.9M$138.9MN/A$39.0M$120.9M$93.6M
FY 2023$4411.8M$184.5M$109.2MN/A$58.8MN/A$1238.8M

Per the market data, gross margin is 17.4%, operating margin 4.4%, and net margin 2.8%, with ROIC of 14.8%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.08 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, both pointing to strong financial health. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Debt/Equity is 0.11. Per the SEC financials, debt fell from $1238.8M in FY 2023 to $143.7M in FY 2025, while cash rose to $206.4M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section:

  • Market wire (YELLOW): Yahoo Finance coverage of Q4 earnings premium questions, and Yahoo Finance's fiscal Q4 earnings snapshot. Both are yellow-flagged market-wire items.
  • Catalyst (GREEN): Seeking Alpha coverage arguing the company's growth deserves some upside.
  • Risk watch (RED): GuruFocus coverage reporting shares fell 3.0% and that GF Value suggests the stock remains overvalued.
  • Market wire (YELLOW): Stock Titan reported Jamaica's third membership warehouse store opened in Montego Bay, with about 42,000 square feet of sales space.
  • Market wire (YELLOW): MarketBeat reported a position in PSMT was sold by Copeland Capital Management LLC.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no upstream or downstream supply-chain dependencies, sector correlations, or proprietary signal links are recorded. Not available in source data for specific 2nd-order bottlenecks. The one geographic detail in the news flow, a new Jamaica store opening, points to store-footprint expansion as a potential operational dependency, but the source data does not quantify any ripple effect.

Open Questions

  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price target range, given that analyst data is absent?
  • Which specific SEC Form 4 insider or 13F institutional transactions drive the whale and insider pillar scores?
  • What is the EPS for FY 2025, FY 2024, and FY 2023, since the financials list EPS as N/A for all periods?
  • What is the FY 2023 cash balance, which is listed as N/A?
  • What products, customer base, and geographic revenue mix generate the reported revenue?

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PSMT Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $165.70?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PSMT (C • RQD 63/100) a Buy at $165.14?

Welcome to the PSMT (PriceSmart Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 63/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Department/Specialty Retail Stores. Bulls point to capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (34.5x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $133.76 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $165.14

Pump the brakes on PSMT — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PSMT, but look at what you are paying: 34.5x trailing P/E with 17.4% gross margins. Unless PriceSmart Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $193.21 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $165.14

PSMT cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PSMT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Department/Specialty Retail Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $165.14 (52-wk range $113.39 - $199.84), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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