PriceSmart [PSMT] vs Costco Wholesale [COST] Detailed Stock Comparison
PriceSmart
NASDAQ
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Costco Wholesale
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: PriceSmart wins in 13 metrics, Costco Wholesale wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. PriceSmart appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | PriceSmart | Costco Wholesale | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.64 | 53.10 | PriceSmart |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.66 | 15.27 | PriceSmart |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 20.75 | 30.81 | PriceSmart |
| PEG Ratio | 18.16 | 47.46 | PriceSmart |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 | 32.77 | PriceSmart |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.82% | 2.92% | Costco Wholesale |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.29% | 4.00% | PriceSmart |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.29% | 4.00% | PriceSmart |
| Return on Equity | 12.59% | 32.08% | Costco Wholesale |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.96% | 8.79% | Costco Wholesale |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $39.04M | $6.63B | Costco Wholesale |
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% | 0.64% | PriceSmart |
| 1-Year Return | 24.22% | 12.82% | PriceSmart |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.64 | 1.54 | PriceSmart |
| Enterprise Value | $3.24B | $407.71B | Costco Wholesale |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.63 | 1.52 | PriceSmart |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.43% | 12.99% | PriceSmart |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $172 | $605 | Costco Wholesale |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.75 | $17.59 | Costco Wholesale |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.79 | 0.96 | PriceSmart |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
PriceSmart vs Costco Wholesale Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceSmart | -0.03% | 0.84% | 2.00% | 5.57% | 16.47% | 15.32% |
| Costco Wholesale | -0.76% | -1.45% | -6.31% | -6.74% | -5.26% | 1.95% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceSmart | 24.22% | 66.75% | 60.80% | 12.79% | 284.70% | 1,230.93% |
| Costco Wholesale | 12.82% | 71.55% | 172.07% | 538.52% | 1,540.45% | 2,023.91% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: PriceSmart vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | PSMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.31B | $414.20B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 184,646 | 2,076,216 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 251,942 | 2,060,135 |
| Last Close | $107.14 | $927.51 |
| 52 Week Range | $80.27 - $113.59 | $793.00 - $1,078.23 |
| % from 52W High | -5.68% | -13.98% |
| All-Time High | $126.64 (Nov 25, 2013) | $1,078.23 (Feb 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -15.40% | -13.98% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.08% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.32% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 20.75 | 30.81 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.49 | $61.16 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.75 | $33.49 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $221.00M | $12.43B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $89.25M | $5.91B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.74% | 0.64% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.84 | $6.08 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: PriceSmart vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | PSMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.64 | 53.10 |
| Forward P/E | 18.16 | 47.46 |
| PEG Ratio | 18.16 | 47.46 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.64 | 1.54 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.66 | 15.27 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.31B | $414.20B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.24B | $407.71B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.63 | 1.52 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.15 | 32.77 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.79 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.49 | $61.16 |
Financial Statements Comparison: PriceSmart vs Costco Wholesale
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.36B | $63.21B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.13B | $55.00B |
| Gross Profit | $233.75M | $8.21B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $66.49M | $2.53B |
| EBITDA | $85.68M | $3.18B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $60.16M | $2.58B |
| Income Tax | $16.38M | $677.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $43.76M | $1.90B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $130.36M | $13.84B |
| Total Current Assets | $875.14M | $38.15B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $701.81M | $37.58B |
| Long-Term Debt | $195.26M | $8.18B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.17B | $27.13B |
| Retained Earnings | $932.67M | $20.89B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.05B | $33.30B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $86.91M | $3.46B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-34.43M | $-1.13B |
| Free Cash Flow | $53.22M | $2.33B |
| Debt Repayment | $-8.36M | $-266.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-2.46M | $-211.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PSMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.48M | 4.86M |
| Short Ratio | 5.18 | 2.36 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 184,646 | 2,076,216 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 251,942 | 2,060,135 |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.64M | 443.13M |
| Float Shares | 27.61M | 442.27M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.08% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: PriceSmart vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | PSMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.84 | $6.08 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.74% | 0.64% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.59 | $9.67 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.72% | 0.31% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.77 | $29.02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 |