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CUBESMART (CUBE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CUBE - US2296631094 - REIT

41.09 USD
+1.07 (+2.67%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CUBE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CUBE was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. CUBE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CUBE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CUBE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CUBE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CUBE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CUBE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CUBE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCUBE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

CUBE has a better Return On Assets (5.59%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.32%, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.90%, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CUBE is in line with the industry average of 5.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.88%) for CUBE is below the current ROIC(5.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.59%
ROE 13.32%
ROIC 5.9%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)11.09%
ROIC(3y)5.88%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
CUBE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCUBE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

CUBE has a Profit Margin of 34.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUBE outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
CUBE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 43.37%, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUBE has grown nicely.
CUBE's Gross Margin of 69.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CUBE has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.37%
PM (TTM) 34.27%
GM 69.87%
OM growth 3Y8.65%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y10.53%
PM growth 5Y6.92%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y1.5%
CUBE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCUBE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for CUBE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CUBE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CUBE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CUBE Yearly Shares OutstandingCUBE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
CUBE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCUBE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that CUBE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.47, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUBE is 6.28, which is on the high side as it means it would take CUBE, 6.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUBE (6.28) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
CUBE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CUBE's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 6.28
Altman-Z 1.47
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC7.41%
CUBE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCUBE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.10 indicates that CUBE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.10, CUBE is doing worse than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.10 indicates that CUBE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CUBE's Quick ratio of 0.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE is outperformed by 93.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.1
Quick Ratio 0.1
CUBE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCUBE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CUBE have decreased by -7.87% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
CUBE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.14%.
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)-7.87%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-12.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.14%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y10.61%
Sales Q2Q%6.05%

3.2 Future

CUBE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.65% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.59%
EPS Next 2Y-3.29%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5Y1.65%
Revenue Next Year5.26%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CUBE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCUBE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
CUBE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCUBE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CUBE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUBE is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUBE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say CUBE is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CUBE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CUBE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.81. CUBE is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.05
Fwd PE 25.54
CUBE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCUBE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

CUBE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CUBE is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CUBE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.19
EV/EBITDA 18.04
CUBE Per share dataCUBE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CUBE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.77
EPS Next 2Y-3.29%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CUBE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.20%, which is a nice return.
CUBE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.02.
CUBE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%

5.2 History

The dividend of CUBE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.75%!
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
CUBE Yearly Dividends per shareCUBE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

125.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CUBE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CUBE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP125.21%
EPS Next 2Y-3.29%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
CUBE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCUBE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M
CUBE Dividend Payout.CUBE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CUBE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CUBESMART

NYSE:CUBE (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 41.09 0 (0%)

41.09

+1.07 (+2.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners98.38%
Inst Owner Change-1.87%
Ins Owners0.77%
Ins Owner Change-2.3%
Market Cap9.37B
Analysts72.8
Price Target46.8 (13.9%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
DP125.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-01 2025-10-01 (0.52)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.13%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.61%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.13%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.4%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)9.26%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)9.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.08%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.49%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.92%
PT rev (1m)-1.46%
PT rev (3m)1.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.05
Fwd PE 25.54
P/S 8.57
P/FCF 17.19
P/OCF 15.26
P/B 3.33
P/tB 3.36
EV/EBITDA 18.04
EPS(TTM)1.64
EY3.99%
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)2.69
OCFY6.55%
SpS4.8
BVpS12.34
TBVpS12.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.59%
ROE 13.32%
ROCE 7.47%
ROIC 5.9%
ROICexc 5.91%
ROICexgc 6%
OM 43.37%
PM (TTM) 34.27%
GM 69.87%
FCFM 49.82%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.62%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 6.28
Debt/EBITDA 4.83
Cap/Depr 29.44%
Cap/Sales 6.3%
Interest Coverage 4.77
Cash Conversion 86.65%
Profit Quality 145.38%
Current Ratio 0.1
Quick Ratio 0.1
Altman-Z 1.47
F-Score4
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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)-7.87%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-12.2%
EPS Next Y-8.59%
EPS Next 2Y-3.29%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5Y1.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.14%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y10.61%
Sales Q2Q%6.05%
Revenue Next Year5.26%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y18.46%
EBIT growth 5Y15.79%
EBIT Next Year48.14%
EBIT Next 3Y17.13%
EBIT Next 5Y15.23%
FCF growth 1Y1.92%
FCF growth 3Y27.5%
FCF growth 5Y25.34%
OCF growth 1Y1.63%
OCF growth 3Y12%
OCF growth 5Y13.72%