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Marui Group Co Ltd operates group companies engaged in retail business and fintech business. It operates through two segments namely Retailing and Fintech. The Retailing segment engages in the management of commercial property rental, retailing operations of clothes and accessories, space production, advertising, apparel distribution, and management of buildings and other facilities. The FinTech segment engages in the credit card services, consumer loans, and the rent guarantee businesses; IT systems; and real estate rental.

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The retail industry's prospects look bright amid steady demand and expanding digital channels. So, it could be wise for investors to buy fundamentally strong retail stocks Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (WMMVY), BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) and Marui (MAURY). Keep reading... Despite ongoing headwinds, the retail industry is growing due to increasing internet penetration and policy focus on digitalization. Hence, I think it might be wise to invest in retail stocks Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMMVY/">WMMVY</a>), BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BJ/">BJ</a>), and Marui Group Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">MAURY</a>).
A growing middle class, increasing internet penetration, and policy focus on digitalization are expected to make many emerging markets attractive for retail investment. Moreover, online sales is expected to continue to rise, with projected <a href="https://www.pimics.com/en/Blog/Retail-industry-outlook-2023">year-on-year growth of over 6%</a>, taking their share of global retail sales to more than 14%, marginally exceeding the 13.9% share in 2022.
Matthew Shay, president, and chief executive officer NRF, says, "In just the last three years, the retail industry has experienced growth that would normally take almost a decade by pre-pandemic standards."  "While we expect growth to moderate in the year ahead, <a href="https://www.licenseglobal.com/retail-trends/retail-outlook-for-2023-positive-across-the-u-s-and-u-k">it will remain positive</a> as retail sales stabilize to more historical levels," he added.
In addition, the smart retail market is expected to grow at a <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/smart-retail-global-market-report-145600783.html#a__text_The_20global_20smart_20retail_20market_least_20in_20the_20short_20term_">CAGR of 24.4%</a> to $82.68 billion in 2026.
Also, non-store and online sales, are expected to grow between <a href="https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-forecasts-2023-retail-sales-grow-between-4-and-6">10% and 12% year-over-year</a> to a range of $1.41 trillion to $1.43 trillion. While many consumers continue to utilize the conveniences offered by online shopping, much of that growth is driven by multichannel sales, where the physical store still plays an important component in the fulfillment process.
Take a look at the stocks mentioned above:
Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMMVY/">WMMVY</a>)
Headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, WMMVY owns and operates self-service stores in Mexico and Central America. The company operates discount warehouses and stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and membership self-service wholesale stores.
On April 10, WMMVY announced the consummation of the acquisition of all the shares of Trafalgar Digital, SA de CV, Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico (IFPE), a company that has authorization for, and is operating as a IFPE. Walmex will strengthen its financial solutions and accelerate the access of millions of customers and partners to the benefits of the digital economy.
Its trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 8.30% is 8.8% higher than the 7.64% industry average. Its trailing-12-month net income margin of 5.90% is 84.3% higher than the 3.20% industry average.
During the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2023, WMMVY total revenues increased 9.7% year-over-year to MXN206.08 billion ($11.60 billion). Net income grew 3.7% year-over-year to MXN11.52 billion ($648.43 million), while its EPS increased 3.8% year-over-year to MXN0.66.
WMMVY's EPS is expected to increase 33.1% year-over-year to $0.41 for the fiscal second quarter that ending June 2023. The company's revenue for the same quarter is expected to increase 24.2% year-over-year to $11.87 billion. Additionally, it has topped consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of WMMVY have gained 19% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $40.77.
WMMVY's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade in Stability and a B in Quality and Growth. It is ranked #19 out of 37 in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated WMMVY for Value, Momentum, and Sentiment. Get all WMMVY ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMMVY/">here</a>.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BJ/">BJ</a>)
BJ operates warehouse clubs in the eastern half of the United States. It provides perishable, general merchandise, gasoline, coupon books, promotions, and other ancillary services.
On March 9, 2023, BJ announced that it is adding five clubs to its growing portfolio across the United States. The expansion includes plans for a new club in Madison, Alabama, increasing BJ's retail footprint to 20 states.
Its trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/assetturnover.asp">asset turnover ratio</a> of 3.21x is 262.9% higher than the 0.89x industry average. Its trailing-12-month return on common equity of 60.68% is 474.3% higher than the 10.57% industry average.
BJ's total revenues rose 13.1% year-over-year to $4.93 billion in the fiscal first quarter that ended January 28, 2023. The company's adjusted net income increased 24.4% year-over-year to $136.69 million, while its adjusted EPS increased 25% year-over-year to $1.
Street expects BJ's revenue for the fiscal first quarter ended April 2023 to increase 7.8% year-over-year to $4.85 billion. Its EPS is expected to come in at $0.85 for the same quarter. Additionally, it has topped consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
The stock has gained 18.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $74.95.
BJ's robust prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall B rating, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
BJ has a B grade for Value. It is ranked #18 in the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BJ/">Click here</a> to see the additional POWR Ratings for BJ (Growth, Momentum, Stability, Quality, and Sentiment).
Marui Group Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">MAURY</a>)
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, MAURY is an investment holding company engages in the retailing and FinTech businesses in Japan. The company engages in the rental and the management of commercial property, purchasing, and sale of clothes and accessories, space production, advertising, fashion distribution, general building management, etc.
Its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 0.22x is 13.4% higher than the 0.20x industry average. Its trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 87.45% is 46.4% higher than the 59.75% industry average.
MAURY's revenue increased 3.6% year-over-year to Yen162.15 billion ($1.20 billion) in the nine months, which ended December 31, 2022. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 13.8% year-over-year to yen18.48 billion ($137 million). Also, its EPS increased 20.2% year-over-year to yen93.2.
Analysts expect MAURY's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 2023 to increase marginally year-over-year to $411.43 million.
The stock has gained 19% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $40.77.
MAURY's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
MAURY also has a B grade for Quality, Growth, Stability, and Sentiment. It is ranked #17 in the same industry.
To access additional ratings for MAURY's Value and Momentum, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">click here</a>.
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WMMVY shares were unchanged in premarket trading Monday. Year-to-date, WMMVY has gained 17.05%, versus a 8.43% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Despite the uncertainties surrounding the economy and the possibility of a mild recession, the industry dealing in consumer essentials will likely perform steadily due to inelastic demand. Therefore, it may be wise to invest in quality consumer stocks Jerónimo Martins (JRONY), Woolworths Holdings (WLWHY), and Marui Group (MAURY). Read on… Shares of businesses dealing with consumer essentials perform steadily regardless of economic cycles. Therefore, despite the uncertain economic conditions, it could be wise to invest in quality consumer stocks Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JRONY/">JRONY</a>), Woolworths Holdings Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WLWHY/">WLWHY</a>), and Marui Group Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">MAURY</a>).
While cooling inflation is good news for consumer essential companies, rising retail sales should benefit them. In May, retail sales <a href="https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-inflation-commerce-department-consumers-8dc9a9f1dd6745cef23e75948069446a">increased 0.3% sequentially</a>. According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales will grow between <a href="https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-forecasts-2023-retail-sales-grow-between-4-and-6#a__text_Annual_20Retail_20Sales_20and_20Sales_20Growth_text_NRF_20projects_20full_2Dyear_20GDP_and_20services_20for_20the_20year_">4% and 6% in 2023</a>.
Investors' interest in consumer-essential stocks is evident from the iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF's (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IYK/">IYK</a>) 8.7% returns over the past nine months.
Let's delve deeper into the fundamentals of the featured stocks.
Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JRONY/">JRONY</a>)
Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, JRONY operates in the food distribution and specialized retail sectors in Portugal, Poland, and Colombia. The company operates through Portugal Retail; Portugal Cash &amp; Carry; Poland Retail; Colombia Retail; and Others, Eliminations and Adjustments segments.
JRONY's forward Price/Sales multiple of 0.54 is 48.1% lower than the industry average of 1.04. Its forward EV/Sales multiple of 0.61 is 62.9% lower than the industry average of 1.64.
JRONY's trailing-12-month ROCE of 26.71% is 162.6% higher than the industry average of 10.17%. Its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 2.39 is 164.9% higher than the industry average of 0.90.
JRONY's net sales and services came in at €6.80 billion ($7.45 billion) for the first quarter of 2023, representing a 23.4% year-over-year growth. Its EBITDA increased 20.1% from the prior-year quarter to €446 million ($488.54 million). Its net profit attributable to JRONY increased 59.1% year-over-year to €140 million ($153.35 million), while <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/eps.asp">EPS</a> increased 59.1% from the prior-year quarter to €0.22.
The consensus revenue estimate of $35.05 billion for the year ending December 2024 represents an 8.9% increase year-over-year. Its EPS is expected to grow at 16.1% year-over-year to $2.95 for the same period. JRONY's shares have gained 33.9% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $56.23.
JRONY's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
JRONY has an A grade for Stability and a B for Growth and Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry, it is ranked #9 out of 38 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JRONY/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for Value, Momentum, and Sentiment for JRONY.
Woolworths Holdings Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WLWHY/">WLWHY</a>)
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, WLWHY operates a chain of retail stores in sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through seven segments: Woolworths Fashion; Beauty and Home; Woolworths Food; Woolworths Financial Services; David Jones; Country Road Group; and Treasury.
WLWHY's forward EV/EBIT multiple of 10.99 is 15.7% lower than the industry average of 13.03. Its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.59 is 19.3% lower than the industry average of 9.41.
WLWHY's trailing-12-month ROCE of 36.99% is 268.6% higher than the industry average of 10.03%. Its trailing-12-month ROTA of 12.37% is 102.9% higher than the industry average of 6.10%.
WLWHY's revenue increased 12.1% year-over-year to ZAR35.86 billion ($2.01 billion) in the fiscal six months ended December 25, 2022. Its profit for the period increased 70% year-over-year to ZAR2.74 billion ($153.13 million). Also, its earnings per share increased 44.4% year-over-year to 215.8 African cents.
Analysts expect WLWHY's revenue to increase 6.7% year-over-year to $4.28 billion for the year ending June 2024. The stock has gained 21.5% over the past month to close the last trading session at $3.87.
WLWHY's POWR Ratings reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It is ranked #8 in the Grocery/Big Box Retailers industry. It has a B grade for Value, Stability, and Quality. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WLWHY/">Click here</a> to see additional WLWHY ratings for Growth, Sentiment, and Momentum.
Marui Group Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">MAURY</a>)
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, MAURY is engaged in the retailing and FinTech businesses in Japan. The company participates in renting and managing commercial properties, purchasing and selling clothes and accessories, space production, advertising, fashion distribution, general building management, etc.
MAURY's forward Price/Sales multiple of 1.96 is 10% lower than the industry average of 2.17.
MAURY's trailing-12-month CAPEX/Sales of 4.45% is 132.4% higher than the 1.92% industry average. Its trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 88.01% is 49.4% higher than the 58.91% industry average.
MAURY's revenue increased 4.1% year-over-year to ¥217.85 billion ($1.51 billion) in the year ended March 31, 2023. Its profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 20.7% year-over-year to ¥21.47 billion ($150 million). Also, its EPS increased 27.5% year-over-year to ¥109.37.
Street expects MAURY's revenue to increase marginally year-over-year to $1.61 billion for the year ending March 2024. The stock has gained 13.2% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $34.10.
MAURY has an overall B rating, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has a B grade for Growth, Stability, and Quality. It is ranked #15 in the same industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated MAURY for Value, Sentiment, and Momentum. Get all MAURY ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">here</a>.
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JRONY shares were trading at $56.23 per share on Wednesday morning, up $0.60 (+1.08%). Year-to-date, JRONY has gained 32.73%, versus a 14.76% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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In addition to the sector facing lesser volatility, the grocery industry is expanding operations with the help of digitization. As the industry continues to be on an uptick, it could be wise to scoop up the shares of three top-rated grocery stocks, Walmart (WMT), Marui Group (MAURY), and PriceSmart (PSMT). Continue reading… Inflation continues to impact consumers' spending habits, and they have become quite cautious in their approach while spending on retail goods. However, the pace of food inflation has declined, making headway for food retailers to step up their usage of promotional tools for improving demand and cutting down costs. Retailers repeatedly focus on low prices to attract customers and enhance in-store profitability prospects.
The sector constantly evolves through personalized offers and enhanced customer tracking systems, providing a value-based shopping experience. In this light, it could be wise for investors to consider a few high-performing grocery stocks such as Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>), Marui Group Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">MAURY</a>), and PriceSmart, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">PSMT</a>).
As inflation eased and the job remained remarkably strong, Americans showed a strong willingness to spend, keeping their wallet open. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-inflation-economy-consumer-spending-96c6d40ee4f1528f1aa62a75b121e788">Retail sales rose 0.2%</a> from May to June, following a revised 0.5% increase the previous month, the Commerce Department reported.
The U.S. grocery industry is on track for <a href="https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/retailers/us-grocery-retail-market-pegged-grow-nearly-6-2023">5.6% growth in 2023</a>, reaching a staggering $1.5 trillion, as per Coresight Research. Various factors, including lower inflation rates and the rising prominence of non-traditional grocery retailers, fuel this growth.
Moreover, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment is expected to grow <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/supermarkets-and-hypermarkets-global-market-report">at a CAGR of 6.5%</a> to $4.35 trillion in 2027, thanks to the advancement in technology in analyzing retail data with accuracy that would aid in meeting the customers' expectations.
Regardless of the swings in macroeconomic conditions and their effect on consumer behavior, grocery retailers enjoy an inelastic demand as consumers do not pull back on spending on essentials. Moreover, technological advancements should keep the retail sector buoyed this year as <a href="https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9836-future-of-retail.html">e-commerce continues to gain prominence</a> since the pandemic.
The supermarket business, driven to digitalization by omnichannel mass merchandisers, is facing revolutionary trends in the global market. Grandview Research has forecasted that the global food &amp; grocery retail market is expected to grow at a 3% CAGR, reaching a <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-food-grocery-retail-market">staggering value of $14.78 trillion by 2030</a>.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy a few fundamentally strong stocks like WMT, MAURY, and PSMT for significant returns. Let's take a look at these stocks.
Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>)
Retail giant WMT offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices in both retail stores and through e-commerce websites. The company's three business segments include- Walmart U.S.; Walmart International, and Sam's Club. 
On June 27, Genpact Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/G/">G</a>) partnered with WMT to support its North American finance and accounting operations. This contract is a welcome change to build on the collaborative relationship of layering digital technology into finance operations. With this alliance, WMT is expected to improve its financial capabilities and increase its market share.
In the same month, WMT unveiled its largest fulfillment center in Indianapolis, spanning a massive 2.2 million sq. feet. By leveraging technology, this state-of-the-art facility is set to revolutionize the company's order fulfillment process, allowing them to meet customer demands more efficiently and promptly.
In the fiscal first quarter (ended April 30, 2023), WMT's total revenues increased 7.6% year-over-year to $152.30 billion. The company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> improved by 17.3% from the year-ago value to $6.24 billion, while its attributable consolidated net income amounted to $1.67 billion in the same period.
In addition, its adjusted EPS stood at $1.47, up 13.1% year-over-year. Also, its free cash flow came in at $204 million, representing a 102.8% improvement from the prior-year quarter.
Street expects WMT's revenue to increase 3.3% year-over-year to $657.85 billion for the fiscal year 2025. Its EPS for the next year is expected to increase 10.3% year-over-year to $6.88. The company surpassed the EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, which is promising.
Its revenue and EBIT have increased at CAGRs of 5.2% and 5.4% over the past three years. Also, its levered FCF has increased at a 7.9% CAGR over the same period.
WMT's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTC of 15.14% and 10.61% are 48.8% and 68.6% higher than the industry averages of 10.17% and 6.29%, respectively. Likewise, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 2.53x compares to the industry average of 0.88x.
The stock has gained 19.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $158.37.
WMT's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this favorable outlook. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has an A grade for Stability and B for Sentiment and Quality. In the 38-stock A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry, it is ranked #8. To see additional POWR Ratings for Growth, Value, and Momentum for WMT, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">click here</a>.
Marui Group Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">MAURY</a>)
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, MAURY is an investment holding company primarily engaged in the retail and fintech business. It offers design and construction of commercial facilities; advertising planning and production; property management; rental of real estate properties; small-amount short-term insurance policy business; and sale of investment trusts.
During the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2023, MAURY's revenue increased 4.1% year-over-year to ¥217.85 billion ($1.54 billion), while its gross profit improved by 5.9% from the year-ago value to ¥191.74 billion ($1.35 billion).
The company's operating income stood at ¥38.77 billion ($273.32 million), up 5.4% year-over-year. Net income attributable to owners of parent rose 20.7% from the prior-year quarter to ¥21.47 billion ($151.37 million).
Over the past three years, the company's total assets have increased at a CAGR of 2.8%.
In addition, the stock's trailing-12-month gross profit and EBITDA margins of 88.01% and 22.76% are 49.4% and 10.3% higher than the industry averages of 58.91% and 20.63%, respectively. Likewise, its ROTA of 2.23% compares with the industry average of 1.12%.
MAURY's shares have gained 15.6% over the past three months and 8.4% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $35.88.
MAURY's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. It has a B grade for Growth, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Within the same A-rated industry, it is ranked #7. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAURY/">Click here</a> to see the other ratings of MAURY for Value and Momentum.
PriceSmart, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">PSMT</a>)
PSMT is an owner and operator of U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs. Its warehouse clubs sell brand-name and private-label consumer products; essential goods; fresh produce; prepared foods, and fresh-baked goods, and provide services such as optical; tire center, and other ancillary services.
On June 1, PSMT expanded its presence in El Salvador with the opening of a new warehouse club in San Miguel, bringing the total number of warehouse clubs in operation to 51. The club features a new sales floor design, optimizing space utilization and enhancing the shopping experience. Moreover, this expansion is a significant step to strengthen the company's overall presence in the country.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended on May 31, 2023, PSMT's total revenue increased 6.4% year-over-year to $1.09 billion, with a 7.1% year-over-year increase in its net merchandise sales of $1.07 billion. Its operating income rose 27.5% from the prior-year quarter to $43.05 million.
The company's adjusted net income attributable to PSMT came in at $31.88 million and $1.02 per share, representing a 65.5% and 64.5% improvement year-over-year.
The consensus EPS estimate of $0.85 for the fourth quarter (ending August 2023) represents a 13.3% improvement year-over-year. The consensus revenue estimate of $1.10 billion for the current quarter indicates a 7.4% increase from the prior-year period. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, surpassing the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
PSMT's revenue and net income have increased at CAGRs of 9.2% and 14.2%, respectively, over the past three years, while its EPS has grown at a 13.5% CAGR.
The stock's trailing-12-month ROTC and ROTA of 9.51% and 6.06% are 51.1% and 47.9% higher than the 6.29% and 4.10% industry averages, respectively. Also, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 2.32x compares with the industry average of 0.88x.
Over the past nine months, the stock has gained 26% to close the last trading session at $78.61. Also, it has gained 29.3% year-to-date.
It's no surprise that PSMT has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. It has an A grade for Stability and a B for Value and Sentiment. Out of 38 stocks in the same industry, it is ranked #6.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have PSMT's ratings for Growth, Momentum, and Quality. Get all PSMT ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">here</a>.
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WMT shares were trading at $159.13 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.76 (+0.48%). Year-to-date, WMT has gained 13.12%, versus a 19.67% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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