NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NSA - US6378701063 - REIT
29.14 USD
+0.85 (+3%)
Overall NSA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NSA against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. NSA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NSA is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NSA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
NSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.92%, NSA is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NSA (4.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NSA has a Return On Invested Capital (4.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.30%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.42%) for NSA is above the 3 year average (4.30%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.92% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.42% |
ROA(3y)1.84%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)7.87%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.88%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 6.23%, NSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NSA has declined.
NSA has a Operating Margin (37.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.23% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y3.36%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NSA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
NSA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NSA has an Altman-Z score of 0.45. This is a bad value and indicates that NSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.45, NSA is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NSA would need 13.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NSA outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
NSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.50. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NSA is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
NSA has a Current Ratio of 0.40. This is a bad value and indicates that NSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NSA (0.40) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that NSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NSA (0.40) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NSA have decreased strongly by -64.33% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, NSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.27% on average per year.
NSA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.98%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.33%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%
3.2 Future
NSA is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.13% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y1.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 47.77, the valuation of NSA can be described as expensive.
NSA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NSA is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.07), we can say NSA is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 44.94, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NSA.
NSA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, NSA is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NSA is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as NSA's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.86%, NSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.26.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.86% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NSA grows each year by 10.15%, which is quite nice.
NSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NSA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
NSA pays out 413.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of NSA has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP413.84%
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%
NYSE:NSA (11/21/2025, 1:51:57 PM)
29.14
+0.85 (+3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.18%
Inst Owner Change7.66%
Ins Owners8.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.24B
Revenue(TTM)756.02M
Net Income(TTM)47.11M
Analysts51.82
Price Target34.78 (19.35%)
Short Float %8.49%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.86% |
Yearly Dividend2.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
DP413.84%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.98%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)26.9%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)17.2%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)4.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.79%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.36%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.19%
PT rev (1m)-0.78%
PT rev (3m)-8.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY2.09%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY2.23%
FCF(TTM)3.28
FCFY11.27%
OCF(TTM)4.5
OCFY15.46%
SpS9.85
BVpS12.68
TBVpS10.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.92% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROCE | 5.6% | ||
| ROIC | 4.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.59% | ||
| OM | 37.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.23% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 33.36% |
ROA(3y)1.84%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)7.87%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.88%
ROICexc(3y)4.34%
ROICexc(5y)3.91%
ROICexgc(3y)4.44%
ROICexgc(5y)3.99%
ROCE(3y)5.44%
ROCE(5y)4.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.15%
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y3.36%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 535.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.45 |
F-Score3
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)113.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)407.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)110.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.33%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-24.58%
EPS Next 3Y-13.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%
Revenue Next Year-2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y1.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.67%
EBIT growth 3Y10.84%
EBIT growth 5Y18.56%
EBIT Next Year45.21%
EBIT Next 3Y15.75%
EBIT Next 5Y12.23%
FCF growth 1Y-31.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.67%
OCF growth 3Y3.09%
OCF growth 5Y13.05%
NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES / NSA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NSA.
Can you provide the valuation status for NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of NSA stock?
NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NSA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) is expected to decline by -44.01% in the next year.
Is the dividend of NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES sustainable?
The dividend rating of NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 413.84%.