Company / Operating Margin
PriceSmart Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
4.4%
FY2025
5-year range
3.6% / 4.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#45 of 67
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 4.4%, PriceSmart's operating margin ranks #45 of 67 in the Consumer Staples sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 3.6% in FY2021 to 5.4% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.7%.
Improved from 4.2% to 4.4% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#45 of 67 in Consumer StaplesTop 67% of 67This company 4.4% Sector average 10.4%
▼
-57.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 2.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 6.0pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.60 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4.4% | -2.0% |
| FY2024 | 4.5% | +7.7% |
| FY2023 | 4.2% | +13.6% |
| FY2022 | 3.7% | +3.1% |
| FY2021 | 3.6% | -3.0% |
| FY2020 | 3.7% | +3.1% |
| FY2019 | 3.6% | -24.2% |
| FY2018 | 4.7% | +3.5% |
| FY2017 | 4.5% | -16.2% |
| FY2016 | 5.4% | +4.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Jun 30, 2026