GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:SELF • US37955N1063
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This SELF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SELF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SELF was profitable.
- In the past year SELF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SELF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.71%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- SELF has a Return On Equity (3.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SELF has a Return On Invested Capital (3.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SELF is in line with the industry average of 5.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.74% | ||
| ROIC | 3.89% |
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)4.9%
ROE(5y)4.47%
ROIC(3y)3.89%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
1.3 Margins
- SELF's Profit Margin of 13.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
- SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.32%, SELF is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
- SELF has a worse Gross Margin (62.22%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
- SELF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.8% | ||
| GM | 62.22% |
OM growth 3Y-3.8%
OM growth 5Y5.69%
PM growth 3Y-18.92%
PM growth 5Y19.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.98%
GM growth 5Y1.15%
2. SELF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SELF is destroying value.
- SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SELF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that SELF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SELF's Altman-Z score of 2.43 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- SELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.55. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SELF would need 3.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.55, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that SELF is not too dependend on debt financing.
- SELF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- SELF has a Current Ratio of 4.30. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- SELF has a Current ratio of 4.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.30 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.30, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.3 |
3. SELF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SELF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1000.00%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 45.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 14.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.11% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1000%
EPS 3Y60.38%
EPS 5Y45.85%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.24%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y16.11%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.85% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SELF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.18% on average per year.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5Y-4.85%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
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. SELF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.62, the valuation of SELF can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- SELF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 89.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. SELF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SELF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.26.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, SELF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SELF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.18%.
- SELF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SELF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- SELF pays out 186.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of SELF has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP186.4%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
SELF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
5.31
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)03-25 2026-03-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners26.7%
Inst Owner Change0.45%
Ins Owners5.62%
Ins Owner Change11.87%
Market Cap60.22M
Revenue(TTM)10.51M
Net Income(TTM)1.76M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (20.15%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP186.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.0725)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 4.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY7.83%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.14
TBVpS4.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number5.62691 (5.97%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.74% | ||
| ROCE | 4.93% | ||
| ROIC | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.47% | ||
| OM | 24.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.8% | ||
| GM | 62.22% | ||
| FCFM | 35.27% |
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)4.9%
ROE(5y)4.47%
ROIC(3y)3.89%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
ROICexc(3y)4.35%
ROICexc(5y)3.62%
ROICexgc(3y)4.4%
ROICexgc(5y)3.66%
ROCE(3y)4.93%
ROCE(5y)4.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.79%
OM growth 3Y-3.8%
OM growth 5Y5.69%
PM growth 3Y-18.92%
PM growth 5Y19.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.98%
GM growth 5Y1.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 255.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
F-Score5
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)8.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.66%
Profit Quality(3y)192.99%
Profit Quality(5y)165.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1000%
EPS 3Y60.38%
EPS 5Y45.85%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5Y-4.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.24%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y16.11%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.57%
EBIT growth 3Y2%
EBIT growth 5Y13.77%
EBIT Next Year76.61%
EBIT Next 3Y21.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.7%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.17%
OCF growth 3Y5.95%
OCF growth 5Y20.42%
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC / SELF Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SELF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SELF.
What is the valuation status for SELF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SELF stock?
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 186.4%.