CUBESMART (CUBE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CUBE • US2296631094
38.66 USD
-0.02 (-0.05%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
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After Hours: 2/19/2026, 8:04:00 PM
CUBE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. CUBE scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CUBE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CUBE was profitable.
- In the past year CUBE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CUBE has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CUBE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CUBE has a Return On Assets of 5.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUBE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.83%, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CUBE's Return On Invested Capital of 5.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CUBE is in line with the industry average of 4.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 12.83% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% |
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)11.09%
ROIC(3y)5.88%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 32.21%, CUBE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- CUBE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CUBE has a Operating Margin of 41.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUBE outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUBE has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.45%, CUBE is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CUBE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.21% | ||
| GM | 69.45% |
OM growth 3Y8.65%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y10.53%
PM growth 5Y6.92%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y1.5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CUBE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- CUBE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CUBE has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CUBE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that CUBE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.37, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CUBE is 6.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take CUBE, 6.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CUBE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.17. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUBE outperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that CUBE has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.26, CUBE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
- CUBE has a Current Ratio of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that CUBE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CUBE (0.37) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CUBE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CUBE's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CUBE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.86%.
- CUBE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.17% yearly.
- CUBE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.19%.
- CUBE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.86%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y10.61%
Sales Q2Q%5.24%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CUBE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.84% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CUBE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
EPS Next 5Y-2.84%
Revenue Next Year4.88%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.78, the valuation of CUBE can be described as rather expensive.
- 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUBE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.09. CUBE is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.02, CUBE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUBE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CUBE is cheaper than 67.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.98. CUBE is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUBE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CUBE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUBE is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CUBE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as CUBE's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CUBE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.47, CUBE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CUBE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CUBE grows each year by 9.75%, which is quite nice.
- CUBE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of CUBE decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 132.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CUBE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CUBE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP132.52%
EPS Next 2Y-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners100.37%
Inst Owner Change-4.07%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change7.66%
Market Cap8.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)356.98M
Analysts70.83
Price Target43.1 (11.48%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
DP132.52%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-02 2026-01-02 (0.53)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.61%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.12%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.13%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.15%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)2.5%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)5.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.18%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)-2.41%
PT rev (3m)-6.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.02 | ||
| P/S | 7.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | 3.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY6.42%
OCF(TTM)2.79
OCFY7.22%
SpS4.86
BVpS12.2
TBVpS12.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.75
Graham Number20.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 12.83% | ||
| ROCE | 7.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.89% | ||
| OM | 41.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.21% | ||
| GM | 69.45% | ||
| FCFM | 51.08% |
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)11.09%
ROIC(3y)5.88%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)5.91%
ROICexc(5y)5.18%
ROICexgc(3y)5.98%
ROICexgc(5y)5.26%
ROCE(3y)7.44%
ROCE(5y)6.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.63%
OM growth 3Y8.65%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y10.53%
PM growth 5Y6.92%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y1.5%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 158.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score4
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)37.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.68%
Profit Quality(3y)143.78%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.86%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
EPS Next 5Y-2.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y10.61%
Sales Q2Q%5.24%
Revenue Next Year4.88%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.41%
EBIT growth 3Y18.46%
EBIT growth 5Y15.79%
EBIT Next Year48.67%
EBIT Next 3Y16.46%
EBIT Next 5Y16.68%
FCF growth 1Y0.23%
FCF growth 3Y27.5%
FCF growth 5Y25.34%
OCF growth 1Y4.35%
OCF growth 3Y12%
OCF growth 5Y13.72%
CUBESMART / CUBE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CUBE.
What is the valuation status of CUBESMART (CUBE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CUBESMART (CUBE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CUBESMART?
CUBESMART (CUBE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CUBE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CUBESMART (CUBE) is 24.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.17.
What is the financial health of CUBESMART (CUBE) stock?
The financial health rating of CUBESMART (CUBE) is 3 / 10.