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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SELF - Nasdaq - US37955N1063 - REIT - Currency: USD

5.16  -0.01 (-0.23%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SELF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SELF was compared to 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes SELF very considerable 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2M -2M 4M -4M 6M -6M

1.2 Ratios

SELF has a Return On Assets of 5.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: SELF outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
SELF has a Return On Equity of 7.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SELF (4.14%) is worse than 60.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SELF is in line with the industry average of 5.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.14%) for SELF is above the 3 year average (3.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.07%
ROE 7%
ROIC 4.14%
ROA(3y)4.11%
ROA(5y)2.73%
ROE(3y)5.75%
ROE(5y)3.87%
ROIC(3y)3.8%
ROIC(5y)2.95%
SELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSELF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SELF (21.90%) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.06%, SELF is not doing good in the industry: 67.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF has a worse Gross Margin (61.17%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
SELF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.06%
PM (TTM) 21.9%
GM 61.17%
OM growth 3Y24.32%
OM growth 5Y5.03%
PM growth 3Y101.21%
PM growth 5Y25.61%
GM growth 3Y0.92%
GM growth 5Y0.95%
SELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSELF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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.
SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SELF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SELF Yearly Shares OutstandingSELF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.39. 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.
The Altman-Z score of SELF (2.39) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
SELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.03. This is a neutral value as SELF would need 4.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.03, 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 4.03
Altman-Z 2.39
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.84%
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 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.46 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.46, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF has a Quick Ratio of 4.46. This indicates that SELF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SELF's Quick ratio of 4.46 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.46
Quick Ratio 4.46
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 2M 4M 6M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SELF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 53.15%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.86% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 25.03% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
SELF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.15%
EPS 3Y106.16%
EPS 5Y26.86%
EPS Q2Q%424.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.03%
Revenue growth 3Y9.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.57%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
SELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSELF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SELF is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.65.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.46, SELF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.65
Fwd PE N/A
SELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSELF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

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 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.21
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 decent profitability rating of SELF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SELF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.69%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.83, SELF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, SELF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.69%

5.2 History

The dividend of SELF has a limited annual growth rate of 2.17%.
SELF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SELF has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years9
SELF Yearly Dividends per shareSELF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

96.42% 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.
DP96.42%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 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 (1/31/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

5.16

-0.01 (-0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-11 2024-11-11/amc
Earnings (Next)03-24 2025-03-24
Inst Owners38.1%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners4.46%
Ins Owner Change4.26%
Market Cap58.10M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.63 (28.49%)
Short Float %0.11%
Short Ratio0.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.69%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.17%
DP96.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years9
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)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)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.65
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.78
P/FCF 14.21
P/OCF 13.89
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 13.52
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.36
FCFY7.04%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY7.2%
SpS1.36
BVpS4.27
TBVpS4.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.07%
ROE 7%
ROCE 5.25%
ROIC 4.14%
ROICexc 4.63%
ROICexgc 4.69%
OM 22.06%
PM (TTM) 21.9%
GM 61.17%
FCFM 26.63%
ROA(3y)4.11%
ROA(5y)2.73%
ROE(3y)5.75%
ROE(5y)3.87%
ROIC(3y)3.8%
ROIC(5y)2.95%
ROICexc(3y)4.16%
ROICexc(5y)3.2%
ROICexgc(3y)4.21%
ROICexgc(5y)3.24%
ROCE(3y)4.81%
ROCE(5y)3.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y39.49%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y39.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.64%
OM growth 3Y24.32%
OM growth 5Y5.03%
PM growth 3Y101.21%
PM growth 5Y25.61%
GM growth 3Y0.92%
GM growth 5Y0.95%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 4.03
Debt/EBITDA 3.28
Cap/Depr 5.71%
Cap/Sales 0.61%
Interest Coverage 4.69
Cash Conversion 83.22%
Profit Quality 121.61%
Current Ratio 4.46
Quick Ratio 4.46
Altman-Z 2.39
F-Score7
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)12.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.49%
Profit Quality(3y)159.44%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.15%
EPS 3Y106.16%
EPS 5Y26.86%
EPS Q2Q%424.4%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.03%
Revenue growth 3Y9.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.57%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.62%
EBIT growth 3Y36.54%
EBIT growth 5Y13.95%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.35%
FCF growth 3Y122.45%
FCF growth 5Y15.16%
OCF growth 1Y-14.99%
OCF growth 3Y31.27%
OCF growth 5Y14.69%