Pricesmart Profit Margin

Pricesmart (PSMT) currently reports a profit margin of 2.8% as of May 2026. That compares with 2.82% in the prior-year period — down 0.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. Use the charts on this page to explore Pricesmart's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Pricesmart's profit margin decreased from 2.82% to 2.8% — a 0.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Pricesmart's profit margin of 2.8% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. That is roughly 70.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Pricesmart's current 2.8% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.43%) and against PSMT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.8%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.43%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Pricesmart, and consider following PSMT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.