GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
5.165 USD
+0.05 (+1.08%)
SELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While SELF has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SELF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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
In the past year SELF was profitable.
SELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SELF has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SELF (3.76%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
SELF's Return On Equity of 5.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.02%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SELF is in line with the industry average of 4.77%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.21%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SELF has a Operating Margin of 25.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SELF (62.81%) is worse than 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.
The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SELF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.40 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 2.40, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SELF is 3.51, which is a good value as it means it would take SELF, 3.51 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.34, SELF belongs to the best 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 | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SELF (4.78) is better than 96.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.78, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.48, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say SELF is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SELF.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, SELF is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
96.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
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.
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)0.92
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.71%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SELF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.26.
SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SELF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.18%.
SELF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (11/18/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
5.165
+0.05 (+1.08%)
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-7%
Ins Owners4.82%
Ins Owner Change6.87%
Market Cap58.57M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (23.52%)
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio0.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
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 | 23.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.25 | ||
| P/S | 4.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.81%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.02%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)1.27
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 | 2.4 |
F-Score7
WACC7.58%
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%.