PriceSmart [PSMT] vs Target [TGT] Detailed Stock Comparison
PriceSmart
NASDAQ
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Target
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: PriceSmart wins in 5 metrics, Target wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Target appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | PriceSmart | Target | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.64 | 11.35 | Target |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.66 | 3.14 | PriceSmart |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 20.75 | 130.21 | PriceSmart |
| PEG Ratio | 18.16 | 9.81 | Target |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 | 7.13 | Target |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.82% | 3.95% | Target |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.29% | 6.28% | Target |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.29% | 6.28% | Target |
| Return on Equity | 12.59% | 29.08% | Target |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.96% | 6.64% | PriceSmart |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $39.04M | $4.48B | Target |
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% | 4.71% | Target |
| 1-Year Return | 24.22% | -25.89% | PriceSmart |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.64 | 0.44 | Target |
| Enterprise Value | $3.24B | $63.91B | Target |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.63 | 0.60 | Target |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.43% | 28.17% | Target |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $172 | $231 | Target |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.75 | $9.09 | Target |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.79 | 1.21 | PriceSmart |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
PriceSmart vs Target 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% |
| Target | -1.00% | -3.99% | 4.55% | 6.66% | -26.56% | -24.82% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceSmart | 24.22% | 66.75% | 60.80% | 12.79% | 284.70% | 1,230.93% |
| Target | -25.89% | -37.92% | -21.72% | 30.59% | 97.13% | 85.94% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: PriceSmart vs Target
| Metric | PSMT | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.31B | $46.86B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 184,646 | 4,869,192 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 251,942 | 5,491,784 |
| Last Close | $107.14 | $103.14 |
| 52 Week Range | $80.27 - $113.59 | $87.35 - $167.40 |
| % from 52W High | -5.68% | -38.39% |
| All-Time High | $126.64 (Nov 25, 2013) | $268.98 (Nov 15, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -15.40% | -61.66% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | -0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.08% | 0.10% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.29% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 20.75 | 130.21 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.49 | $32.90 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.75 | $6.35 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $221.00M | $6.54B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $89.25M | $2.96B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.74% | 4.71% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.84 | $4.48 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: PriceSmart vs Target
| Metric | PSMT | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.64 | 11.35 |
| Forward P/E | 18.16 | 9.81 |
| PEG Ratio | 18.16 | 9.81 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.64 | 0.44 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.66 | 3.14 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.31B | $46.86B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.24B | $63.91B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.63 | 0.60 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.15 | 7.13 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.79 | 1.21 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.49 | $32.90 |
Financial Statements Comparison: PriceSmart vs Target
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 | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.36B | $23.85B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.13B | $17.13B |
| Gross Profit | $233.75M | $6.72B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $66.49M | $1.47B |
| EBITDA | $85.68M | $2.29B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $60.16M | $1.38B |
| Income Tax | $16.38M | $346.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $43.76M | $1.04B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSMT | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $130.36M | $2.89B |
| Total Current Assets | $875.14M | $17.76B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $701.81M | $18.99B |
| Long-Term Debt | $195.26M | $17.90B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.17B | $14.95B |
| Retained Earnings | $932.67M | $8.36B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.05B | $36.92B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSMT | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $86.91M | $418.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-34.43M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $53.22M | $-515.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-8.36M | $-1.53B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-2.46M | $-250.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PSMT | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.48M | 17.21M |
| Short Ratio | 5.18 | 2.88 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 184,646 | 4,869,192 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 251,942 | 5,491,784 |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.64M | 455.57M |
| Float Shares | 27.61M | 452.95M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.08% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: PriceSmart vs Target
| Metric | PSMT | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.84 | $4.48 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.74% | 4.71% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.59 | $4.03 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.72% | 0.78% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.77 | $12.10 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | May 14, 2025 |