GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
4.98 USD
+0.08 (+1.63%)
Taking everything into account, SELF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SELF was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SELF has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SELF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes SELF very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SELF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SELF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SELF (3.76%) is better 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.
SELF has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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 4.81%.
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 in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF's Operating Margin of 25.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SELF is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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
SELF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
SELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. 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.
SELF's Altman-Z score of 2.29 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 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.
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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.34, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SELF's Current ratio of 4.78 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
SELF has a Quick Ratio of 4.78. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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
SELF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.35% yearly.
SELF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.22% yearly.
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 22.64.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.53, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, SELF is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.53 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SELF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SELF has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)1.22
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SELF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.92%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.28, 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 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
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
SELF pays out 133.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SELF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP133.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
NASDAQ:SELF (11/7/2025, 8:17:06 PM)
4.98
+0.08 (+1.63%)
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 Cap56.47M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (28.11%)
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio0.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.53 | ||
| P/S | 4.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.21 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY8.1%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.32%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.22
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 | 2.29 |
F-Score7
WACC7.53%
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%.