CUBESMART (CUBE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CUBE • US2296631094
40.3 USD
+1.64 (+4.24%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
40.3 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:26:08 PM
Overall CUBE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CUBE against 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While CUBE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CUBE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years CUBE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CUBE has a Return On Assets of 5.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUBE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.83%, CUBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.71%, CUBE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% 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 4.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CUBE has a Profit Margin of 32.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUBE outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CUBE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CUBE's Operating Margin of 41.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
- CUBE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CUBE's Gross Margin of 69.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CUBE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CUBE is destroying value.
- CUBE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CUBE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CUBE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that CUBE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.37, CUBE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- CUBE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.17. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CUBE would need 6.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CUBE (6.17) is better than 89.29% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CUBE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CUBE's Current ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE is outperformed by 71.43% 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.
- CUBE's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
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.
- CUBE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.19%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 -2.84% yearly.
- CUBE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
EPS Next 5Y-2.84%
Revenue Next Year4.88%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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 25.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CUBE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUBE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CUBE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.12, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CUBE.
- CUBE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CUBE is cheaper than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- CUBE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUBE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUBE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CUBE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as CUBE's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CUBE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, which is a nice return.
- CUBE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.50.
- CUBE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CUBE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.75%!
- CUBE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CUBE has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CUBE pays out 132.52% of its income as dividend. 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-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
40.3
+1.64 (+4.24%)
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)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners100.37%
Inst Owner Change-4.07%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change7.66%
Market Cap9.19B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)356.98M
Analysts70.83
Price Target43.1 (6.95%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
DP132.52%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-02 2026-01-02 (0.53)
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)-2.41%
PT rev (3m)-6.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.12 | ||
| P/S | 8.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.43 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | 3.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY6.16%
OCF(TTM)2.79
OCFY6.93%
SpS4.86
BVpS12.2
TBVpS12.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.82
Graham Number20.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.37 |
F-Score4
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-7.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.47%
EPS Next 5Y-2.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y10.61%
Sales Q2Q%5.24%
Revenue Next Year4.88%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.41%
EBIT growth 3Y18.46%
EBIT growth 5Y15.79%
EBIT Next Year48.67%
EBIT Next 3Y16.46%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CUBE.
What is the valuation status of CUBESMART (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 PE and PB ratios for CUBE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CUBESMART (CUBE) is 25.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.3.
What is the financial health of CUBESMART (CUBE) stock?
The financial health rating of CUBESMART (CUBE) is 3 / 10.