GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
4.9 USD
+0.04 (+0.82%)
Overall SELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SELF against 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SELF has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SELF is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. 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
In the past year SELF was profitable.
SELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF has been profitable.
SELF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SELF's Return On Assets of 3.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SELF (5.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SELF (4.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SELF is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.02%) for SELF is above the 3 year average (3.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of SELF (19.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SELF (25.34%) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SELF (62.81%) is worse than 65.52% 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SELF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.28. This is not the best score and indicates that SELF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SELF has a Altman-Z score of 2.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
SELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.51. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SELF would need 3.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SELF (3.51) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.52%
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 93.10% 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.
SELF has a better Quick ratio (4.78) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, SELF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.51% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.63% in the last year.
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
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.27, the valuation of SELF can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SELF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SELF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.92%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.13, SELF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, SELF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SELF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.18%.
SELF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SELF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
SELF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP133.85%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SELF (10/14/2025, 8:17:12 PM)
4.9
+0.04 (+0.82%)
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 Change0.02%
Ins Owners4.82%
Ins Owner Change5.86%
Market Cap55.57M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (30.2%)
Short Float %0.36%
Short Ratio1.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
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)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 4.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY8.23%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.45%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.27%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.28 |
F-Score7
WACC7.52%
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 YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 3Y2.02%
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%