GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
4.98 USD
-0.02 (-0.4%)
SELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SELF is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SELF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make SELF a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SELF had positive earnings in the past year.
SELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SELF (3.76%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
SELF has a Return On Equity (5.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SELF has a Return On Invested Capital (4.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SELF is in line with the industry average of 4.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.89%) for SELF is below the current ROIC(4.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% |
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 has a Profit Margin (19.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SELF (25.34%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SELF has a worse Gross Margin (62.81%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SELF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.21% | ||
| GM | 62.81% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SELF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
SELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that SELF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SELF has a Altman-Z score of 2.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SELF is 3.51, which is a good value as it means it would take SELF, 3.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SELF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.51. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SELF (0.34) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
SELF has a Current Ratio of 4.78. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SELF (4.78) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
SELF has a Quick Ratio of 4.78. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.78, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.41% over the past year.
SELF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.51% yearly.
SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -16.63%.
Measured over the past years, SELF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.41%
EPS 3Y-17.25%
EPS 5Y18.51%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-48.07%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SELF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.35% on average per year.
SELF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.64, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SELF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say SELF is valued inline with the index average.
SELF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.53.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.27. SELF is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SELF may justify a higher PE ratio.
SELF's earnings are expected to grow with 12.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.84%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SELF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.97.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SELF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.84% |
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 Years10
5.3 Sustainability
133.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SELF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SELF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP133.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
NASDAQ:SELF (11/4/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
4.98
-0.02 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners4.82%
Ins Owner Change5.86%
Market Cap56.47M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (28.11%)
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio0.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.84% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP133.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
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)-3.85%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.53 | ||
| P/S | 4.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY8.1%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.32%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number4.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.17% | ||
| ROCE | 5.09% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.62% | ||
| OM | 25.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.21% | ||
| GM | 62.81% | ||
| FCFM | 35.99% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 7.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 187.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
F-Score7
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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)0.41%
EPS 3Y-17.25%
EPS 5Y18.51%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
EPS Next Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-48.07%
Revenue Next Year2.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.9%
EBIT growth 3Y2%
EBIT growth 5Y13.77%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.78%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-0.07%
OCF growth 3Y5.95%
OCF growth 5Y20.42%
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC / SELF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SELF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SELF.
What is the valuation status of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC?
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SELF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is expected to grow by 25.45% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SELF stock?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 133.85%.