GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
5.08 USD
+0.05 (+0.99%)
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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SELF suitable 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.
In the past 5 years SELF has always been profitable.
SELF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SELF has a better Return On Assets (3.76%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.17%, SELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.02%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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 4.78%.
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 of 19.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of SELF (25.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF has a worse Gross Margin (62.81%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
SELF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SELF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that SELF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SELF has a better Altman-Z score (2.36) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.51, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that SELF is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SELF (0.34) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.57%
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 Current ratio of 4.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 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's Quick ratio of 4.78 is amongst the best of 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
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.41% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SELF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.51% on average per year.
The Revenue for SELF has decreased by -16.63% in the past year. This is quite bad
SELF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.64% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.09, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SELF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.92 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SELF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SELF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SELF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SELF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 12.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.63 |
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.
SELF's earnings are expected to grow with 12.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.77%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.26, SELF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.77% |
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 (11/14/2025, 8:25:51 PM)
5.08
+0.05 (+0.99%)
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 Change-0.31%
Ins Owners4.82%
Ins Owner Change5.86%
Market Cap57.61M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (25.59%)
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio0.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.77% |
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)0%
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.92 | ||
| P/S | 4.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.63 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.94%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.15%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.25
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 | 2.36 |
F-Score7
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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 6 / 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%.