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NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES (NSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NSA - US6378701063 - REIT

30.7 USD
-0.1 (-0.32%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, NSA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NSA was compared to 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NSA while its profitability can be described as average. NSA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years NSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNSA 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 -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.91%, NSA is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.73%, NSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.46%, NSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NSA is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.30%) for NSA is below the current ROIC(4.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.91%
ROE 4.73%
ROIC 4.46%
ROA(3y)1.84%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)7.87%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.88%
NSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 6.23%, NSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% 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 of 37.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NSA outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
NSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.59%
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
NSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NSA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NSA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NSA Yearly Shares OutstandingNSA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
NSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNSA 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 0.49, we must say that NSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NSA (0.49) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NSA is 14.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take NSA, 14.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NSA has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.40 is on the high side and indicates that NSA has dependencies on debt financing.
NSA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.40) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.4
Debt/FCF 14.66
Altman-Z 0.49
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC6.9%
NSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNSA 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 -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

NSA has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that NSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NSA's Current ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NSA is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
NSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.47. 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 Quick ratio of NSA (0.47) is worse than 68.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.47
NSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NSA have decreased strongly by -65.36% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.33% in the past year.
NSA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.36%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.84%

3.2 Future

NSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.13% yearly.
NSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.01%
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M
NSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 49.52, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NSA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as NSA.
NSA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, NSA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say NSA is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.52
Fwd PE 28.01
NSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NSA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.16
EV/EBITDA 12.01
NSA Per share dataNSA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.32%, NSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.99.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, NSA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of NSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.15%!
NSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
NSA Yearly Dividends per shareNSA 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

NSA pays out 408.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP408.83%
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
NSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B -1.5B
NSA Dividend Payout.NSA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NSA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES

NYSE:NSA (9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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30.7

-0.1 (-0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners94.88%
Inst Owner Change-1.45%
Ins Owners8.05%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.36B
Analysts51.82
Price Target35.53 (15.73%)
Short Float %7.23%
Short Ratio4.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.32%
Yearly Dividend2.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
DP408.83%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.57)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-26.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.42%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.42%
Max EPS beat(4)11.39%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)28.58%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)14.56%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)2.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.92%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.08%
PT rev (1m)-6.11%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12%
EPS NY rev (1m)31.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)38.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.52
Fwd PE 28.01
P/S 3.1
P/FCF 10.16
P/OCF 6.71
P/B 2.35
P/tB 2.77
EV/EBITDA 12.01
EPS(TTM)0.62
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY9.85%
OCF(TTM)4.58
OCFY14.91%
SpS9.91
BVpS13.05
TBVpS11.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.91%
ROE 4.73%
ROCE 5.65%
ROIC 4.46%
ROICexc 4.48%
ROICexgc 4.63%
OM 37.59%
PM (TTM) 6.23%
GM N/A
FCFM 30.49%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.51%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.4
Debt/FCF 14.66
Debt/EBITDA 7.12
Cap/Depr 62.29%
Cap/Sales 15.68%
Interest Coverage 1.92
Cash Conversion 73.57%
Profit Quality 489.63%
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 0.49
F-Score3
WACC6.9%
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)-65.36%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.75%
EPS Next Y-8.01%
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.57%
Revenue growth 5Y14.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.84%
Revenue Next Year-3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.47%
EBIT growth 3Y10.84%
EBIT growth 5Y18.56%
EBIT Next Year47.51%
EBIT Next 3Y17.12%
EBIT Next 5Y11.93%
FCF growth 1Y329.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-19.23%
OCF growth 3Y3.09%
OCF growth 5Y13.05%