GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
4.98 USD
-0.02 (-0.4%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SELF. SELF was compared to 30 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, SELF could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SELF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SELF had a positive cash flow from operations.
SELF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SELF has a better Return On Assets (3.76%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.17%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
SELF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.89%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.81%.
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
SELF's Profit Margin of 19.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SELF has a worse Operating Margin (25.34%) 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.
SELF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.33. 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.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.33, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
SELF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.51) 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) 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.
SELF has a better Current ratio (4.78) 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.
SELF's Quick ratio of 4.78 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SELF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.41%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for SELF has decreased by -16.63% in the past year. This is quite bad
SELF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.64% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.22% on average over the next years.
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
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
SELF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.64.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. SELF is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.53, the valuation of SELF can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SELF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.27.
| 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 cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 |
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.
SELF has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
SELF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.84%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.97, SELF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| 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 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 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
NASDAQ:SELF (11/4/2025, 4:30:02 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 | 13.45 |
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%.