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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT

5.45 USD
+0.01 (+0.18%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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 has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.


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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.
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.
SELF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSELF 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 2M -2M 4M -4M 6M -6M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.76%, SELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.17%, SELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.02%, SELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
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 4.79%.
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 RankSector 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%
SELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

SELF's Profit Margin of 19.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 55.17% 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 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF has a worse Gross Margin (62.81%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
SELF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
SELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SELF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 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.
SELF Yearly Shares OutstandingSELF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. 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 2.51, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.51 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.51
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC7.71%
SELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

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 Current ratio of 4.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SELF has a better Quick ratio (4.78) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.78
Quick Ratio 4.78
SELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M

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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.
The Revenue for SELF has decreased by -16.63% in the past year. This is quite bad
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.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
SELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.77, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.77
Fwd PE N/A
SELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.51
EV/EBITDA 14.5
SELF Per share dataSELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SELF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.34
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.33%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SELF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.84.
SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.33%

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
SELF Yearly Dividends per shareSELF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

SELF pays out 133.85% of its income as dividend. 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
SELF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSELF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M -2M 4M -4M 6M -6M
SELF Dividend Payout.SELF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SELF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC

NASDAQ:SELF (8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

5.45

+0.01 (+0.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners32.08%
Inst Owner Change-1.4%
Ins Owners4.81%
Ins Owner Change8.41%
Market Cap61.80M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.63 (21.65%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio1.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.33%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP133.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.77
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.86
P/FCF 13.51
P/OCF 13.16
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.33
EV/EBITDA 14.5
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.4%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY7.6%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.51
F-Score7
WACC7.71%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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 YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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%