PriceSmart Inc
PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. The company provides basic and private label merchandise and consumable and non-consumable products under the Member's Selection brand, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, meat, produce, deli, seafood, and poultry. It als… Read more
PriceSmart Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio
PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 4.77% as of November 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.
Liquid Assets
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1999–2025)
This chart shows how PriceSmart Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down PriceSmart Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $114.16 Million | 4.77% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $114.16 Million | 4.77% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: PriceSmart Inc maintains only 4.77% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
PriceSmart Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare PriceSmart Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
E-Mart
KO:139480 |
Discount Stores | 2.15% |
|
Atlan Holdings Bhd
KLSE:7048 |
Discount Stores | 0.00% |
|
Big Lots, Inc.
PINK:BIGGQ |
Discount Stores | 0.42% |
|
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
NYSE:BJ |
Discount Stores | 0.60% |
|
B&M European Value Retail S.A
PINK:BMRPF |
Discount Stores | 0.10% |
|
Costco Wholesale Corp
NASDAQ:COST |
Discount Stores | 20.75% |
|
Dollar General Corporation
NYSE:DG |
Discount Stores | 4.06% |
|
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentación S.A
PINK:DIDAF |
Discount Stores | 0.01% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for PriceSmart Inc (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for PriceSmart Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | 3.23% | $73.19 Million | $2.27 Billion | -1.73pp |
| 2024-08-31 | 4.95% | $100.17 Million | $2.02 Billion | +0.41pp |
| 2023-08-31 | 4.54% | $91.08 Million | $2.01 Billion | +3.92pp |
| 2022-08-31 | 0.62% | $11.16 Million | $1.81 Billion | -2.33pp |
| 2021-08-31 | 2.94% | $50.23 Million | $1.71 Billion | +0.14pp |
| 2020-08-31 | 2.81% | $46.51 Million | $1.66 Billion | +1.49pp |
| 2019-08-31 | 1.31% | $17.05 Million | $1.30 Billion | -1.34pp |
| 2018-08-31 | 2.66% | $32.30 Million | $1.22 Billion | +2.62pp |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.04% | $460.00K | $1.18 Billion | -0.01pp |
| 2016-08-31 | 0.05% | $518.00K | $1.10 Billion | +0.04pp |
| 2015-08-31 | 0.01% | $61.00K | $991.69 Million | -0.05pp |
| 2014-08-31 | 0.05% | $495.00K | $940.22 Million | -0.67pp |
| 2013-08-31 | 0.72% | $5.98 Million | $826.04 Million | +0.56pp |
| 2012-08-31 | 0.17% | $1.24 Million | $735.71 Million | -0.02pp |
| 2011-08-31 | 0.19% | $1.24 Million | $664.33 Million | -0.03pp |
| 2010-08-31 | 0.22% | $1.24 Million | $572.57 Million | +0.21pp |
| 2009-08-31 | 0.00% | $10.00K | $487.37 Million | -0.12pp |
| 2008-08-31 | 0.12% | $536.00K | $449.96 Million | -1.92pp |
| 2007-08-31 | 2.03% | $8.05 Million | $395.42 Million | -0.10pp |
| 2006-08-31 | 2.13% | $7.65 Million | $359.04 Million | -0.16pp |
| 2005-08-31 | 2.29% | $7.33 Million | $319.85 Million | +0.36pp |
| 2004-08-31 | 1.93% | $7.25 Million | $376.01 Million | +1.15pp |
| 2002-08-31 | 0.78% | $3.02 Million | $389.00 Million | -1.32pp |
| 2000-08-31 | 2.10% | $5.48 Million | $261.40 Million | -9.47pp |
| 1999-08-31 | 11.57% | $17.60 Million | $152.10 Million | -- |