PriceSmart [PSMT] vs Costco Wholesale [COST] Detailed Comparison

TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 13 vital metrics comparison: PriceSmart wins in 9 metrics, Costco Wholesale wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. PriceSmart appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric PriceSmart Costco Wholesale Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 22.78 59.87 PriceSmart
Price-to-Book Ratio 2.73 17.24 PriceSmart
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 20.48 30.16 PriceSmart
PEG Ratio 18.05 53.64 PriceSmart
EV/EBITDA 10.22 37.06 PriceSmart
Profit Margin 2.81% 2.92% Costco Wholesale
Operating Margin 4.85% 4.00% PriceSmart
EBITDA Margin 4.85% 4.00% PriceSmart
Return on Equity 12.60% 32.08% Costco Wholesale
Return on Assets 6.83% 8.79% Costco Wholesale
Free Cash Flow $39.04M $6.63B Costco Wholesale
Dividend Yield 1.18% 0.47% PriceSmart
1-Year Return 31.60% 20.03% PriceSmart
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PriceSmart vs Costco Wholesale Price History Comparison

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