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NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NSA - US6378701063 - REIT

29.96 USD
-1.04 (-3.35%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 7:50:05 PM
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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. While NSA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past year NSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
NSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NSA had a positive operating cash flow.
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 has a worse Return On Assets (0.91%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
NSA has a Return On Equity (4.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NSA's Return On Invested Capital of 4.46% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NSA outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
NSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.30%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.30%) for NSA is below the current ROIC(4.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.91%
ROE 4.73%
ROIC 4.46%
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

With a Profit Margin value of 6.23%, NSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NSA has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 37.59%, NSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NSA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.59%
PM (TTM) 6.23%
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.
NSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NSA has more shares outstanding
NSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.50, we must say that NSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NSA has a Altman-Z score of 0.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: NSA underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NSA is 14.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take NSA, 14.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 14.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NSA outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
NSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: NSA underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.4
Debt/FCF 14.66
Altman-Z 0.5
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC6.85%
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

NSA has a Current Ratio of 0.47. 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 Current ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: NSA underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that NSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NSA (0.47) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.47
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 -65.36% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.27% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.33% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.36%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.84%

3.2 Future

NSA is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.13% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.7%
Revenue Next 3Y1.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 48.32, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
NSA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 46.20, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
NSA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 48.32
Fwd PE 46.2
NSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

96.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 9.91
EV/EBITDA 12.05
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 -13.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, NSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.77, NSA pays a better dividend. On top of this NSA pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, NSA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.16%

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.
As NSA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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 408.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NSA's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP408.83%
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%
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 (10/29/2025, 7:50:05 PM)

After market: 29.96 0 (0%)

29.96

-1.04 (-3.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners95.18%
Inst Owner Change-0.22%
Ins Owners8.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.30B
Revenue(TTM)760.93M
Net Income(TTM)47.39M
Analysts51.82
Price Target35.05 (16.99%)
Short Float %8.69%
Short Ratio5.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.16%
Yearly Dividend2.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
DP408.83%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.57)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-26.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.42%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.42%
Max EPS beat(4)11.39%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)28.58%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)14.56%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)2.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.92%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.08%
PT rev (1m)-1.34%
PT rev (3m)-8.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 48.32
Fwd PE 46.2
P/S 3.02
P/FCF 9.91
P/OCF 6.55
P/B 2.3
P/tB 2.7
EV/EBITDA 12.05
EPS(TTM)0.62
EY2.07%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY2.16%
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY10.09%
OCF(TTM)4.58
OCFY15.28%
SpS9.91
BVpS13.05
TBVpS11.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.91%
ROE 4.73%
ROCE 5.65%
ROIC 4.46%
ROICexc 4.48%
ROICexgc 4.63%
OM 37.59%
PM (TTM) 6.23%
GM N/A
FCFM 30.49%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.51%
ROICexgc 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.4
Debt/FCF 14.66
Debt/EBITDA 7.12
Cap/Depr 62.29%
Cap/Sales 15.68%
Interest Coverage 1.92
Cash Conversion 73.57%
Profit Quality 489.63%
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 0.5
F-Score3
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)-65.36%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.84%
Revenue Next Year-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.7%
Revenue Next 3Y1.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.47%
EBIT growth 3Y10.84%
EBIT growth 5Y18.56%
EBIT Next Year45.21%
EBIT Next 3Y15.75%
EBIT Next 5Y11.93%
FCF growth 1Y329.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-19.23%
OCF growth 3Y3.09%
OCF growth 5Y13.05%

NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES / NSA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NSA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NSA.


Can you provide the valuation status for NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NSA stock?

NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NSA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) is expected to decline by -44.01% in the next year.


Is the dividend of NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES sustainable?

The dividend rating of NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 408.83%.