GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SELF • US37955N1063

5.03 USD
+0.06 (+1.21%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 08:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

SELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 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 valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, SELF could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • SELF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years SELF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 0 2M -2M 4M -4M -6M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.71%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of SELF (3.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SELF (3.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SELF is in line with the industry average of 4.75%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.71%
ROE 3.74%
ROIC 3.89%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of SELF (13.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SELF has a Operating Margin (24.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
  • SELF has a Gross Margin of 62.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SELF underperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • SELF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.32%
PM (TTM) 13.8%
GM 62.22%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SELF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SELF Yearly Shares OutstandingSELF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

  • SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.32. 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 2.32 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SELF is 3.55, which is a good value as it means it would take SELF, 3.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.55, SELF belongs to the best 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.55
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC7.67%
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 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

  • SELF has a Current Ratio of 4.30. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.30, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF has a Quick Ratio of 4.30. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.30, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.3
Quick Ratio 4.3
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 2M 4M 6M 8M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • SELF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -48.23%.
  • 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.
  • SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.07%.
  • Measured over the past years, SELF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.23%
EPS 3Y-17.25%
EPS 5Y18.51%
EPS Q2Q%-58.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%0.79%

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 15.16% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SELF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.55%
EPS Next 2Y19.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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 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

  • SELF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.44.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say SELF is valued inline with the index average.
  • SELF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.97.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.75. SELF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.44
Fwd PE 18.97
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 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 96.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.7
EV/EBITDA 13.85
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SELF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • SELF's earnings are expected to grow with 15.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.16
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y19.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SELF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.84%, which is a nice return.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.42.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, SELF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.84%

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
SELF Yearly Dividends per shareSELF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

  • 186.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SELF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • SELF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP186.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%
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 0 2M -2M 4M -4M -6M
SELF Dividend Payout.SELF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SELF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC

NASDAQ:SELF (2/23/2026, 8:15:15 PM)

5.03

+0.06 (+1.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-07
Earnings (Next)03-24
Inst Owners28.44%
Inst Owner Change-7.37%
Ins Owners5.18%
Ins Owner Change10.27%
Market Cap57.04M
Revenue(TTM)12.73M
Net Income(TTM)1.76M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (26.84%)
Short Float %0.17%
Short Ratio0.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.84%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP186.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
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)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.44
Fwd PE 18.97
P/S 4.48
P/FCF 12.7
P/OCF 12.1
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 13.85
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)0.27
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.87%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY8.27%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.14
TBVpS4.08
PEG (NY)2.16
PEG (5Y)1.7
Graham Number3.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.71%
ROE 3.74%
ROCE 4.93%
ROIC 3.89%
ROICexc 4.41%
ROICexgc 4.47%
OM 24.32%
PM (TTM) 13.8%
GM 62.22%
FCFM 35.27%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.55
Debt/EBITDA 3.37
Cap/Depr 13.75%
Cap/Sales 1.76%
Interest Coverage 4.47
Cash Conversion 99.71%
Profit Quality 255.66%
Current Ratio 4.3
Quick Ratio 4.3
Altman-Z 2.32
F-Score5
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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)-48.23%
EPS 3Y-17.25%
EPS 5Y18.51%
EPS Q2Q%-58.82%
EPS Next Y14.55%
EPS Next 2Y19.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%0.79%
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.57%
EBIT growth 3Y2%
EBIT growth 5Y13.77%
EBIT Next Year76.61%
EBIT Next 3Y21.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.7%
FCF growth 3Y7.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.17%
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 for SELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is 31.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.


What is the financial health of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) stock?

The financial health rating of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is 8 / 10.