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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT

5.15 USD
+0.12 (+2.32%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 5:20:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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. SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make SELF a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SELF was profitable.
SELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M -2M 4M -4M 6M -6M

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.
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 4.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.89%) for SELF is below the current ROIC(4.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
SELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

SELF has a Profit Margin (19.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.34%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF has a Gross Margin of 62.81%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SELF underperforms 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 RankSector 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%
SELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150 200

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SELF Yearly Shares OutstandingSELF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSELF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.35 indicates that SELF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SELF's Altman-Z score of 2.35 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.
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.
SELF has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.51
Altman-Z 2.35
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.54%
SELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSELF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

SELF has a Current Ratio of 4.78. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SELF has a better Current ratio (4.78) 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.78
Quick Ratio 4.78
SELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSELF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M

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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%.
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

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, SELF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.22% on average per year.
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.
SELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.41, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SELF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.37.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.20 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 83.33% 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 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.41
Fwd PE 20.2
SELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
96.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.77
EV/EBITDA 13.52
SELF Per share dataSELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

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)0.92
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%

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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 a higher than the industry average which is at 6.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SELF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
SELF Yearly Dividends per shareSELF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

SELF pays out 133.85% of its income as dividend. 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%
SELF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSELF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M -2M 4M -4M 6M -6M
SELF Dividend Payout.SELF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SELF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC

NASDAQ:SELF (12/3/2025, 5:20:28 PM)

5.15

+0.12 (+2.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07
Earnings (Next)03-24 2026-03-24
Inst Owners30.79%
Inst Owner Change-6.69%
Ins Owners4.82%
Ins Owner Change8.72%
Market Cap58.40M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (23.88%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.71%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP133.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.0725)
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)0%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 23.41
Fwd PE 20.2
P/S 4.6
P/FCF 12.77
P/OCF 12.43
P/B 1.24
P/tB 1.26
EV/EBITDA 13.52
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY4.95%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.83%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.04%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number4.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.35
F-Score7
WACC7.54%
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.


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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%.