CUBESMART (CUBE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CUBE • US2296631094
38.89 USD
+0.89 (+2.34%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
38.89 USD
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After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:12:32 PM
Overall CUBE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CUBE against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. CUBE has an excellent profitability rating, but 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
- In the past year CUBE was profitable.
- In the past year CUBE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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 better Return On Assets (5.28%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
- CUBE has a better Return On Equity (12.83%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
- CUBE's Return On Invested Capital of 5.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CUBE is in line with the industry average of 4.81%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 32.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUBE outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- CUBE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CUBE has a Operating Margin of 41.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUBE outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUBE has grown nicely.
- CUBE has a Gross Margin (69.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CUBE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CUBE is destroying value.
- CUBE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- CUBE has an Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that CUBE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CUBE (1.34) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.17, CUBE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that CUBE has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.26, CUBE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.33%
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 73.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CUBE may have some problems paying 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 73.33% 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%.
- Measured over the past years, CUBE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.17% on average per year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CUBE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.92% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CUBE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-6.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
EPS Next 5Y-0.92%
Revenue Next Year4.88%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.79%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.93, the valuation of CUBE can be described as rather expensive.
- CUBE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CUBE is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CUBE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.25.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.06, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CUBE.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUBE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.50, CUBE is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CUBE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CUBE is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CUBE is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CUBE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CUBE's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.26% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y-6.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.64%, CUBE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CUBE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.52.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CUBE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.64% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CUBE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.75%!
- CUBE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
- CUBE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP132.52%
EPS Next 2Y-6.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
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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-6.79%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change9.03%
Market Cap8.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)356.98M
Analysts73.6
Price Target43.41 (11.62%)
Short Float %2.42%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.64% |
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)-1.69%
PT rev (3m)-6.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.06 | ||
| P/S | 8 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.93 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 3.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY6.38%
OCF(TTM)2.79
OCFY7.18%
SpS4.86
BVpS12.2
TBVpS12.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.76
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 | 1.34 |
F-Score4
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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-6.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
EPS Next 5Y-0.92%
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 5Y6.79%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CUBESMART?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CUBE.
What is the valuation status of CUBESMART (CUBE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 24.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.19.
What is the financial health of CUBESMART (CUBE) stock?
The financial health rating of CUBESMART (CUBE) is 3 / 10.