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CUBESMART (CUBE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CUBE - US2296631094 - REIT

36.63 USD
-0.18 (-0.49%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:12:18 PM
36.6 USD
-0.03 (-0.08%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:12:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CUBE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. CUBE scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CUBE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CUBE had positive earnings in the past year.
CUBE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CUBE has always been profitable.
CUBE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CUBE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCUBE 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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

CUBE has a better Return On Assets (5.28%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CUBE (12.83%) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.71%, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CUBE is in line with the industry average of 4.77%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.28%
ROE 12.83%
ROIC 5.71%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)11.09%
ROIC(3y)5.88%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
CUBE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCUBE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 32.21%, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CUBE has grown nicely.
CUBE has a better Operating Margin (41.68%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUBE has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.45%, CUBE is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CUBE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.68%
PM (TTM) 32.21%
GM 69.45%
OM growth 3Y8.65%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y10.53%
PM growth 5Y6.92%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y1.5%
CUBE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCUBE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CUBE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUBE has more shares outstanding
CUBE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CUBE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CUBE Yearly Shares OutstandingCUBE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
CUBE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCUBE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that CUBE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.30, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUBE is 6.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take CUBE, 6.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUBE (6.17) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
CUBE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CUBE has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 6.17
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.23%
CUBE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCUBE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

CUBE has a Current Ratio of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that CUBE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CUBE (0.37) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
CUBE has a Quick Ratio of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that CUBE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.37, CUBE is doing worse than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
CUBE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCUBE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CUBE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.86%.
CUBE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.17% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.19% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CUBE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.61% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.86%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y10.61%
Sales Q2Q%5.24%

3.2 Future

CUBE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.17% yearly.
CUBE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.16%
EPS Next 5Y-1.17%
Revenue Next Year5.83%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.76%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CUBE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCUBE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
CUBE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCUBE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CUBE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.48.
76.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUBE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUBE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say CUBE is valued inline with the index average.
CUBE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CUBE is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, CUBE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.48
Fwd PE 23.34
CUBE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCUBE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUBE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CUBE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUBE is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.76
EV/EBITDA 16.55
CUBE Per share dataCUBE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CUBE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.66
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, CUBE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, CUBE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CUBE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.65%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CUBE grows each year by 9.75%, which is quite nice.
CUBE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CUBE decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CUBE Yearly Dividends per shareCUBE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

132.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CUBE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of CUBE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP132.52%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.16%
CUBE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCUBE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M
CUBE Dividend Payout.CUBE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CUBE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CUBESMART

NYSE:CUBE (12/5/2025, 8:12:18 PM)

After market: 36.6 -0.03 (-0.08%)

36.63

-0.18 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners100.27%
Inst Owner Change2.34%
Ins Owners0.77%
Ins Owner Change-0.59%
Market Cap8.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)356.98M
Analysts73.6
Price Target44.7 (22.03%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.65%
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
DP132.52%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-01 2025-10-01 (0.52)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.61%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.12%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.13%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.15%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)2.5%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)5.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.18%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)-0.54%
PT rev (3m)-2.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.48
Fwd PE 23.34
P/S 7.54
P/FCF 14.76
P/OCF 13.12
P/B 3
P/tB 3.02
EV/EBITDA 16.55
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY4.28%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY6.78%
OCF(TTM)2.79
OCFY7.62%
SpS4.86
BVpS12.2
TBVpS12.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.66
Graham Number20.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.28%
ROE 12.83%
ROCE 7.23%
ROIC 5.71%
ROICexc 5.81%
ROICexgc 5.89%
OM 41.68%
PM (TTM) 32.21%
GM 69.45%
FCFM 51.08%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)12.87%
ROE(5y)11.09%
ROIC(3y)5.88%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)5.91%
ROICexc(5y)5.18%
ROICexgc(3y)5.98%
ROICexgc(5y)5.26%
ROCE(3y)7.44%
ROCE(5y)6.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.63%
OM growth 3Y8.65%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y10.53%
PM growth 5Y6.92%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y1.5%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 6.17
Debt/EBITDA 4.91
Cap/Depr 28.26%
Cap/Sales 6.37%
Interest Coverage 4.4
Cash Conversion 89.46%
Profit Quality 158.58%
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 1.3
F-Score4
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)37.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.68%
Profit Quality(3y)143.78%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.86%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
EPS Next Y-10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.16%
EPS Next 5Y-1.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y10.61%
Sales Q2Q%5.24%
Revenue Next Year5.83%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.41%
EBIT growth 3Y18.46%
EBIT growth 5Y15.79%
EBIT Next Year48.55%
EBIT Next 3Y17.01%
EBIT Next 5Y16.68%
FCF growth 1Y0.23%
FCF growth 3Y27.5%
FCF growth 5Y25.34%
OCF growth 1Y4.35%
OCF growth 3Y12%
OCF growth 5Y13.72%

CUBESMART / CUBE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CUBESMART?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CUBE.


What is the valuation status for CUBE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CUBESMART (CUBE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CUBESMART?

CUBESMART (CUBE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CUBE stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CUBESMART (CUBE) is expected to decline by -10.62% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CUBESMART sustainable?

The dividend rating of CUBESMART (CUBE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 132.52%.