GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
5 USD
+0.02 (+0.36%)
SELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SELF is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SELF has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make SELF a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SELF had positive earnings in the past year.
SELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SELF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.76%, SELF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF has a Return On Equity (5.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SELF has a Return On Invested Capital (4.02%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SELF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.89%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.02%) for SELF is above the 3 year average (3.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% |
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)4.9%
ROE(5y)4.47%
ROIC(3y)3.89%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
1.3 Margins
SELF has a Profit Margin (19.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 25.34%, SELF is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF's Gross Margin of 62.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SELF is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SELF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.21% | ||
| GM | 62.81% |
OM growth 3Y-3.8%
OM growth 5Y5.69%
PM growth 3Y-18.92%
PM growth 5Y19.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.98%
GM growth 5Y1.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SELF is destroying value.
SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SELF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.33. This is not the best score and indicates that SELF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.33, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.51. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SELF would need 3.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SELF's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.51 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that SELF is not too dependend on debt financing.
SELF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SELF has a better Current ratio (4.78) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SELF has a Quick ratio of 4.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SELF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.41%.
SELF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.51% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.63% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.64% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.41%
EPS 3Y-17.25%
EPS 5Y18.51%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-48.07%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SELF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.35% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
SELF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.73.
SELF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SELF is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.61 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SELF.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.92. SELF is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SELF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SELF is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SELF may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SELF's earnings are expected to grow with 12.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.82%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.77, SELF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SELF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SELF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.18%.
SELF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SELF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
133.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SELF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SELF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP133.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
NASDAQ:SELF (10/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
5
+0.02 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.79%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners4.82%
Ins Owner Change5.86%
Market Cap56.70M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (27.6%)
Short Float %0.29%
Short Ratio0.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP133.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.85%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.61 | ||
| P/S | 4.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY8.07%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.28%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number4.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.17% | ||
| ROCE | 5.09% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.62% | ||
| OM | 25.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.21% | ||
| GM | 62.81% | ||
| FCFM | 35.99% |
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)4.9%
ROE(5y)4.47%
ROIC(3y)3.89%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
ROICexc(3y)4.35%
ROICexc(5y)3.62%
ROICexgc(3y)4.4%
ROICexgc(5y)3.66%
ROCE(3y)4.93%
ROCE(5y)4.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.79%
OM growth 3Y-3.8%
OM growth 5Y5.69%
PM growth 3Y-18.92%
PM growth 5Y19.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.98%
GM growth 5Y1.15%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 7.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 187.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
F-Score7
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)8.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.66%
Profit Quality(3y)192.99%
Profit Quality(5y)165.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.41%
EPS 3Y-17.25%
EPS 5Y18.51%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
EPS Next Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-48.07%
Revenue Next Year2.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.9%
EBIT growth 3Y2%
EBIT growth 5Y13.77%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.78%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-0.07%
OCF growth 3Y5.95%
OCF growth 5Y20.42%
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC / SELF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SELF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SELF.
What is the valuation status of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC?
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SELF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is expected to grow by 25.45% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SELF stock?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 133.85%.