PriceSmart Inc (PSMT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 87.26% | 87.21% | 87.25% | 87.10% | 87.13% | 87.23% | 87.35% | 87.45% | 87.38% | 87.16% | 86.82% | 86.62% | 86.55% | 70.77% | 70.53% | 70.56% | 70.19% | 70.32% | 70.22% | 70.08% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.52% | 4.26% | 4.24% | 4.16% | 4.20% | 4.45% | 4.29% | 4.26% | 4.11% | 4.06% | 4.26% | 4.29% | 4.37% | 4.39% | 4.16% | 4.01% | 3.68% | 3.78% | 3.73% | 3.72% |
| Pretax margin | 4.12% | 3.98% | 3.98% | 3.91% | 3.85% | 4.04% | 3.80% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 3.82% | 4.05% | 4.09% | 4.06% | 4.11% | 3.87% | 3.77% | 3.48% | 3.60% | 3.64% | 3.62% |
| Net profit margin | 2.84% | 2.62% | 2.63% | 2.54% | 2.49% | 2.72% | 2.52% | 2.58% | 2.57% | 2.55% | 2.72% | 2.71% | 2.71% | 2.80% | 2.59% | 2.54% | 2.35% | 2.37% | 2.42% | 2.40% |
PriceSmart Inc has consistently maintained a high gross profit margin, ranging from 70.08% to 87.45% over the past five years. This indicates the company's ability to generate a significant portion of revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
In terms of operating profit margin, PriceSmart Inc has shown stability, with ratios between 4.01% and 4.52% over the same period. This suggests effective cost management and operational efficiency in generating profits from its core business activities.
The pretax margin has also remained relatively steady, ranging from 3.48% to 4.12%. This suggests that PriceSmart has been able to efficiently manage its operating expenses and taxes, resulting in a consistent level of profitability before accounting for taxes.
Net profit margin, a key indicator of overall profitability, has shown slight fluctuations, ranging from 2.35% to 2.84%. Despite the variability, PriceSmart has maintained a stable level of profitability after accounting for all expenses and taxes, demonstrating reasonable control over costs and a sustainable level of bottom-line earnings.
Overall, PriceSmart Inc's profitability ratios indicate a strong financial performance with consistent margins over the past five years, reflecting effective cost management and operational efficiency in generating profits.
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.92% | 10.09% | 9.67% | 9.23% | 9.20% | 9.90% | 9.65% | 9.35% | 9.24% | 8.96% | 9.18% | 8.91% | 9.26% | 9.47% | 8.74% | 8.12% | 7.39% | 7.97% | 8.24% | 7.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.87% | 6.20% | 6.00% | 5.63% | 5.44% | 6.06% | 5.66% | 5.66% | 5.78% | 5.62% | 5.86% | 5.63% | 5.74% | 6.04% | 5.44% | 5.13% | 4.71% | 5.00% | 5.35% | 5.14% |
| Return on total capital | 17.90% | 16.93% | 16.43% | 15.83% | 14.69% | 15.23% | 14.74% | 14.86% | 15.17% | 14.80% | 15.05% | 15.07% | 15.03% | 15.31% | 14.48% | 14.05% | 13.08% | 13.41% | 13.41% | 13.28% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.37% | 11.43% | 11.18% | 10.57% | 9.86% | 10.75% | 10.23% | 10.42% | 10.55% | 10.40% | 10.90% | 10.69% | 10.70% | 10.97% | 10.15% | 9.94% | 9.39% | 9.61% | 9.79% | 9.59% |
PriceSmart Inc has shown stable profitability ratios over the past few quarters. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been consistently above 9%, indicating efficient management of assets to generate operating income. The Return on assets (ROA) has also been resilient, hovering around 6%, demonstrating the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
Moreover, the Return on total capital reflects the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders, with a consistent performance above 14%. Additionally, the Return on equity (ROE) has remained above 10%, indicating a healthy return for shareholders.
Overall, PriceSmart Inc has maintained a solid performance in terms of profitability ratios, showcasing effective utilization of assets and capital to drive profitability for its stakeholders.