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 (PSMT) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of November 2025: $1.30 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) has net assets worth $1.30 Billion USD as of November 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.39 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.09 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.30 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 54.5% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.62% |
| 5-Year Change | 36.14% |
| 10-Year Change | 95.49% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.98 |
PriceSmart Inc - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how PriceSmart Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for PriceSmart Inc (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of PriceSmart Inc from 1996 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | $1.25 Billion | +11.08% |
| 2024-08-31 | $1.12 Billion | +1.44% |
| 2023-08-31 | $1.11 Billion | +11.70% |
| 2022-08-31 | $991.07 Million | +8.17% |
| 2021-08-31 | $916.21 Million | +10.03% |
| 2020-08-31 | $832.73 Million | +4.32% |
| 2019-08-31 | $798.28 Million | +5.23% |
| 2018-08-31 | $758.64 Million | +7.04% |
| 2017-08-31 | $708.77 Million | +11.08% |
| 2016-08-31 | $638.07 Million | +12.62% |
| 2015-08-31 | $566.58 Million | +3.34% |
| 2014-08-31 | $548.26 Million | +13.97% |
| 2013-08-31 | $481.05 Million | +14.83% |
| 2012-08-31 | $418.91 Million | +11.46% |
| 2011-08-31 | $375.84 Million | +11.84% |
| 2010-08-31 | $336.04 Million | +11.58% |
| 2009-08-31 | $301.17 Million | +9.52% |
| 2008-08-31 | $274.99 Million | +10.68% |
| 2007-08-31 | $248.46 Million | +4.71% |
| 2006-08-31 | $237.29 Million | +18.15% |
| 2005-08-31 | $200.83 Million | +52.89% |
| 2004-08-31 | $131.36 Million | -21.61% |
| 2003-08-31 | $167.58 Million | -8.90% |
| 2002-08-31 | $183.94 Million | +33.00% |
| 2001-08-31 | $138.30 Million | +1.42% |
| 2000-08-31 | $136.37 Million | +21.97% |
| 1999-08-31 | $111.80 Million | +2.85% |
| 1998-08-31 | $108.70 Million | -3.46% |
| 1997-08-31 | $112.60 Million | +29.43% |
| 1996-08-31 | $87.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to PriceSmart Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 99942600000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (August 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $999.43 Million | 80.12% |
| Common Stock | $3.00K | 0.00% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-161.44 Million | -12.94% |
| Other Components | $409.38 Million | 32.82% |
| Total Equity | $1.25 Billion | 100.00% |
PriceSmart Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of PriceSmart Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited
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$4.15 Billion |
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Broadex Technologies Co Ltd
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$4.15 Billion |
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$4.15 Billion |
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Nordnet AB
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$4.15 Billion |
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Mobile World Investment Corp
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$4.15 Billion |
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Aurobindo Pharma Limited
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$4.14 Billion |
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Ampol Limited
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$4.14 Billion |
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MDU Resources Group Inc
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$4.14 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in PriceSmart Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,122,965,000 to 1,247,372,000, a change of 124,407,000 (11.1%).
- Net income of 144,897,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 38,733,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 6,710,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 3,151,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 21,802,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $144.90 Million | +11.62% |
| Dividends Paid | $38.73 Million | -3.11% |
| Share Repurchases | $6.71 Million | -0.54% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $3.15 Million | +0.25% |
| Other Changes | $21.80 Million | +1.75% |
| Total Change | $- | 11.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares PriceSmart Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.61x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 10.16x to 3.61x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-31 | $14.75 | $149.78 | x |
| 1997-08-31 | $18.15 | $149.78 | x |
| 1998-08-31 | $17.01 | $149.78 | x |
| 1999-08-31 | $18.34 | $149.78 | x |
| 2000-08-31 | $24.45 | $149.78 | x |
| 2001-08-31 | $19.54 | $149.78 | x |
| 2002-08-31 | $25.78 | $149.78 | x |
| 2003-08-31 | $23.22 | $149.78 | x |
| 2004-08-31 | $17.54 | $149.78 | x |
| 2005-08-31 | $9.82 | $149.78 | x |
| 2006-08-31 | $8.46 | $149.78 | x |
| 2007-08-31 | $8.39 | $149.78 | x |
| 2008-08-31 | $9.40 | $149.78 | x |
| 2009-08-31 | $10.29 | $149.78 | x |
| 2010-08-31 | $11.48 | $149.78 | x |
| 2011-08-31 | $12.76 | $149.78 | x |
| 2012-08-31 | $14.17 | $149.78 | x |
| 2013-08-31 | $16.21 | $149.78 | x |
| 2014-08-31 | $18.42 | $149.78 | x |
| 2015-08-31 | $18.98 | $149.78 | x |
| 2016-08-31 | $21.32 | $149.78 | x |
| 2017-08-31 | $23.61 | $149.78 | x |
| 2018-08-31 | $25.17 | $149.78 | x |
| 2019-08-31 | $26.41 | $149.78 | x |
| 2020-08-31 | $27.49 | $149.78 | x |
| 2021-08-31 | $30.11 | $149.78 | x |
| 2022-08-31 | $32.39 | $149.78 | x |
| 2023-08-31 | $35.96 | $149.78 | x |
| 2024-08-31 | $37.39 | $149.78 | x |
| 2025-08-31 | $41.49 | $149.78 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently PriceSmart Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 11.62%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.75%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.32x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.82x
- Recent ROE (11.62%) is above the historical average (5.18%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -13.10% | -23.60% | 0.49x | 1.13x | $-20.10 Million |
| 1997 | -23.13% | -33.33% | 0.59x | 1.17x | $-35.52 Million |
| 1998 | 2.91% | 3.09% | 0.78x | 1.21x | $-7.31 Million |
| 1999 | -4.15% | -3.58% | 0.72x | 1.62x | $-13.29 Million |
| 2000 | -4.13% | -1.79% | 1.17x | 1.99x | $-18.61 Million |
| 2001 | 2.60% | 0.69% | 1.51x | 2.49x | $-9.63 Million |
| 2002 | 6.78% | 1.82% | 1.67x | 2.24x | $-5.60 Million |
| 2003 | -18.96% | -4.57% | 1.69x | 2.45x | $-46.17 Million |
| 2004 | -23.45% | -4.92% | 1.62x | 2.94x | $-42.77 Million |
| 2005 | -11.54% | -3.70% | 1.93x | 1.61x | $-42.71 Million |
| 2006 | 3.49% | 1.11% | 2.05x | 1.53x | $-15.28 Million |
| 2007 | 5.27% | 1.45% | 2.25x | 1.61x | $-11.61 Million |
| 2008 | 13.88% | 3.40% | 2.49x | 1.64x | $10.66 Million |
| 2009 | 14.09% | 3.38% | 2.57x | 1.62x | $12.28 Million |
| 2010 | 14.68% | 3.53% | 2.44x | 1.70x | $15.71 Million |
| 2011 | 16.18% | 3.55% | 2.58x | 1.77x | $23.21 Million |
| 2012 | 15.82% | 3.23% | 2.79x | 1.76x | $24.39 Million |
| 2013 | 17.15% | 3.59% | 2.78x | 1.72x | $34.38 Million |
| 2014 | 16.64% | 3.62% | 2.68x | 1.71x | $36.41 Million |
| 2015 | 15.53% | 3.14% | 2.83x | 1.75x | $31.33 Million |
| 2016 | 13.68% | 3.00% | 2.65x | 1.72x | $23.48 Million |
| 2017 | 12.61% | 2.98% | 2.54x | 1.66x | $18.53 Million |
| 2018 | 9.69% | 2.32% | 2.60x | 1.60x | $-2.37 Million |
| 2019 | 9.09% | 2.25% | 2.49x | 1.63x | $-7.27 Million |
| 2020 | 9.29% | 2.32% | 2.01x | 1.99x | $-5.90 Million |
| 2021 | 10.56% | 2.67% | 2.12x | 1.86x | $5.15 Million |
| 2022 | 10.42% | 2.54% | 2.25x | 1.82x | $4.18 Million |
| 2023 | 9.75% | 2.45% | 2.20x | 1.81x | $-2.81 Million |
| 2024 | 12.21% | 2.79% | 2.43x | 1.80x | $24.82 Million |
| 2025 | 11.62% | 2.75% | 2.32x | 1.82x | $20.16 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares PriceSmart Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Discount Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Discount Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $1,684,648,642
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 47.18%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) | $1.30 Billion | -13.10% | 0.83x | $4.15 Billion |
| Big Lots, Inc. (BIGGQ) | $1.30 Billion | 7.39% | 0.47x | $11.88K |
| BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ) | $-202.08 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $12.58 Billion |
| B&M European Value Retail S.A (BMRPF) | $733.00 Million | 58.39% | 3.58x | $2.35 Billion |
| Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | $12.57 Billion | 11.63% | 1.13x | $434.25 Billion |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $108.80 Million | 3.95% | 1.14x | $27.35 Billion |
| Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentación S.A (DIDAF) | $313.23 Million | 95.53% | 9.99x | $2.58 Million |
| Dollarama Inc (DLMAF) | $380.85 Million | 265.32% | 12.82x | $29.23 Billion |
| Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) | $988.40 Million | 20.37% | 0.81x | $20.82 Billion |
| Labwire Inc (LBWR) | $-25.57K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.42K |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI) | $651.26 Million | 9.18% | 0.60x | $6.36 Billion |