GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:SELF • US37955N1063

5.03 USD
-0.01 (-0.2%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 05:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall SELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SELF against 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
  • In the past year SELF had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SELF has been profitable.
  • SELF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • SELF has a Return On Assets (2.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • SELF's Return On Equity of 3.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
  • SELF has a Return On Invested Capital (3.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SELF is in line with the industry average of 4.81%.
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.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
  • SELF has a Operating Margin (24.32%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 62.22%, SELF is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SELF is destroying value.
  • SELF has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of SELF (2.32) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • SELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.55. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SELF would need 3.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SELF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.55) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • SELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • 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 3.55
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC7.68%
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.
  • SELF has a Current ratio of 4.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • SELF has a better Quick ratio (4.30) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
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%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.07% in the last year.
  • 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

  • SELF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.16% yearly.
  • 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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • 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.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SELF.
  • SELF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), 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 cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies 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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • 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 5.79%, which is a nice return.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.52.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.79%

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 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 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 186.40% 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.
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 (2/3/2026, 5:20:02 PM)

5.03

-0.01 (-0.2%)

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-3.26%
Ins Owners5.18%
Ins Owner Change10.52%
Market Cap57.04M
Revenue(TTM)12.73M
Net Income(TTM)1.76M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (26.84%)
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio0.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.79%
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)-8.7%
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
WACC7.68%
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.