GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:SELF • US37955N1063

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5.52 USD
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This SELF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SELF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SELF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years SELF has always been profitable.
  • SELF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SELF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSELF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2M -2M 4M -4M -6M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of SELF (3.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SELF has a Return On Equity of 4.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
  • SELF has a Return On Invested Capital (3.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SELF is in line with the industry average of 5.09%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.78%) for SELF is above the 3 year average (3.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.11%
ROE 4.29%
ROIC 3.78%
ROA(3y)3.55%
ROA(5y)3.73%
ROE(3y)4.91%
ROE(5y)5.19%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)3.75%
SELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

  • SELF's Profit Margin of 15.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.48%, SELF is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SELF has a Gross Margin of 61.71%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SELF underperforms 64.29% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 23.48%
PM (TTM) 15.71%
GM 61.71%
OM growth 3Y-7.74%
OM growth 5Y11.93%
PM growth 3Y-3.08%
PM growth 5Y39.86%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
SELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. SELF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SELF is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • SELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SELF Yearly Shares OutstandingSELF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.57 indicates that SELF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.57, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.81. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SELF would need 3.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.81, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • SELF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.81
Altman-Z 2.57
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.91%
SELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.70 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SELF has a Current ratio of 4.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
  • SELF has a Quick Ratio of 4.70. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SELF has a better Quick ratio (4.70) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.7
Quick Ratio 4.7
SELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M

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3. SELF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SELF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.55%.
  • SELF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.85% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.37% in the last year.
  • SELF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.55%
EPS 3Y60.38%
EPS 5Y45.85%
EPS Q2Q%321.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.37%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y16.11%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.85% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5Y-4.85%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%

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.
SELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2025 2026 2027 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. SELF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.24, SELF is valued correctly.
  • 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say SELF is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.24
Fwd PE N/A
SELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.1
EV/EBITDA 15.57
SELF Per share dataSELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. SELF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.44%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.27.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.44%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SELF has a limited annual growth rate of 2.15%.
  • 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)2.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
SELF Yearly Dividends per shareSELF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

  • 164.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SELF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of SELF has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP164.37%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
SELF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSELF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2M -2M 4M -4M -6M
SELF Dividend Payout.SELF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SELF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SELF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC

NASDAQ:SELF (5/1/2026, 3:43:05 PM)

5.52

-0.08 (-1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Industry Strength50.93
Industry Growth26.09
Earnings (Last)03-25
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners26.7%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners5.62%
Ins Owner Change11.87%
Market Cap62.60M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.00M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (15.58%)
Short Float %0.17%
Short Ratio0.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.44%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.15%
DP164.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-16
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.24
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.93
P/FCF 15.1
P/OCF 13.99
P/B 1.35
P/tB 1.37
EV/EBITDA 15.57
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY6.16%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY6.62%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY7.15%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.1
TBVpS4.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number5.603 (1.5%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.11%
ROE 4.29%
ROCE 4.79%
ROIC 3.78%
ROICexc 4.29%
ROICexgc 4.34%
OM 23.48%
PM (TTM) 15.71%
GM 61.71%
FCFM 32.64%
ROA(3y)3.55%
ROA(5y)3.73%
ROE(3y)4.91%
ROE(5y)5.19%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)3.75%
ROICexc(3y)4.19%
ROICexc(5y)4.16%
ROICexgc(3y)4.25%
ROICexgc(5y)4.21%
ROCE(3y)4.71%
ROCE(5y)4.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.29%
OM growth 3Y-7.74%
OM growth 5Y11.93%
PM growth 3Y-3.08%
PM growth 5Y39.86%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.81
Debt/EBITDA 3.42
Cap/Depr 19.98%
Cap/Sales 2.57%
Interest Coverage 4.34
Cash Conversion 96.86%
Profit Quality 207.8%
Current Ratio 4.7
Quick Ratio 4.7
Altman-Z 2.57
F-Score6
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)12.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)12.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.68%
Profit Quality(3y)186.36%
Profit Quality(5y)178.02%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.55%
EPS 3Y60.38%
EPS 5Y45.85%
EPS Q2Q%321.21%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5Y-4.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.37%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y16.11%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.8%
EBIT growth 5Y19.39%
EBIT Next Year66.83%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.47%
FCF growth 3Y-4.02%
FCF growth 5Y60.44%
OCF growth 1Y3.31%
OCF growth 3Y-2.32%
OCF growth 5Y17.47%

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC / SELF Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SELF.


What is the valuation status for SELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SELF stock?

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Is the dividend of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 164.37%.