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NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NSA - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6378701063 - REIT - Currency: USD

31.82  -0.29 (-0.9%)

After market: 32.49 +0.67 (+2.11%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall NSA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NSA against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. NSA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NSA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. Finally NSA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NSA was profitable.
NSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NSA has been profitable.
NSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNSA 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 -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

NSA's Return On Assets of 0.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NSA is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
NSA has a Return On Equity of 4.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NSA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
NSA has a Return On Invested Capital (4.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NSA is in line with the industry average of 5.28%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.30%) for NSA is below the current ROIC(4.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.86%
ROE 4.35%
ROIC 4.45%
ROA(3y)1.84%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)7.87%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.88%
NSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of NSA (5.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NSA has declined.
NSA has a Operating Margin (37.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NSA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.99%
PM (TTM) 5.9%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y3.36%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
NSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NSA has less shares outstanding
NSA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NSA Yearly Shares OutstandingNSA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
NSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNSA 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

NSA has an Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that NSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NSA's Altman-Z score of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NSA is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NSA is 15.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take NSA, 15.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.29, NSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.31 is on the high side and indicates that NSA has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.31, NSA is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.31
Debt/FCF 15.29
Altman-Z 0.51
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC6.94%
NSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNSA 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 -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.37 indicates that NSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NSA (0.37) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
NSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that NSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NSA has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: NSA underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
NSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NSA have decreased strongly by -69.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, NSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.27% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.89% in the past year.
NSA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.11%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-84.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-13.6%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NSA will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.05% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-30.45%
EPS Next 2Y-14.08%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.35%
Revenue Next 2Y1.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.95%
Revenue Next 5Y4.55%

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.
NSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
NSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 53.93, the valuation of NSA can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.98. NSA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.81, NSA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NSA.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.49. NSA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.93
Fwd PE 37.81
NSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: NSA is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NSA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.86
EV/EBITDA 12.16
NSA Per share dataNSA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as NSA's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.08%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.10%, NSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.88. NSA pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.1%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of NSA grows each year by 10.15%, which is quite nice.
NSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NSA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
NSA Yearly Dividends per shareNSA 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

NSA pays out 426.96% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of NSA has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP426.96%
EPS Next 2Y-14.08%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%
NSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B -1.5B
NSA Dividend Payout.NSA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NSA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES

NYSE:NSA (6/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 32.49 +0.67 (+2.11%)

31.82

-0.29 (-0.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners96.52%
Inst Owner Change1.31%
Ins Owners8.05%
Ins Owner Change-1.69%
Market Cap2.43B
Analysts52.38
Price Target38.76 (21.81%)
Short Float %4.66%
Short Ratio3.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.1%
Yearly Dividend2.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
DP426.96%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date06-13 2025-06-13 (0.57)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-29.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.42%
Max EPS beat(2)-14.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.37%
Max EPS beat(4)11.39%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)26.58%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)10.44%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)0.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.39%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.87%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.58%
PT rev (1m)-2.47%
PT rev (3m)-5.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.93
Fwd PE 37.81
P/S 3.19
P/FCF 10.86
P/OCF 6.86
P/B 2.35
P/tB 2.76
EV/EBITDA 12.16
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY1.85%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY2.65%
FCF(TTM)2.93
FCFY9.21%
OCF(TTM)4.64
OCFY14.57%
SpS9.97
BVpS13.52
TBVpS11.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.86%
ROE 4.35%
ROCE 5.64%
ROIC 4.45%
ROICexc 4.47%
ROICexgc 4.62%
OM 37.99%
PM (TTM) 5.9%
GM N/A
FCFM 29.39%
ROA(3y)1.84%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)7.87%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.88%
ROICexc(3y)4.34%
ROICexc(5y)3.91%
ROICexgc(3y)4.44%
ROICexgc(5y)3.99%
ROCE(3y)5.44%
ROCE(5y)4.91%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.51%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.15%
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y3.36%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.31
Debt/FCF 15.29
Debt/EBITDA 7.13
Cap/Depr 68.48%
Cap/Sales 17.12%
Interest Coverage 1.94
Cash Conversion 73.84%
Profit Quality 498.22%
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 0.51
F-Score4
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)113.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)407.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)110.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.11%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-84.62%
EPS Next Y-30.45%
EPS Next 2Y-14.08%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-13.6%
Revenue Next Year-1.35%
Revenue Next 2Y1.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.95%
Revenue Next 5Y4.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.49%
EBIT growth 3Y10.84%
EBIT growth 5Y18.56%
EBIT Next Year47.74%
EBIT Next 3Y17.27%
EBIT Next 5Y13.98%
FCF growth 1Y802.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.03%
OCF growth 3Y3.09%
OCF growth 5Y13.05%