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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT

5.07 USD
-0.01 (-0.2%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 5:20:02 PM
5.1993 USD
+0.13 (+2.55%)
After Hours: 9/17/2025, 5:20:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SELF. SELF was compared to 29 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. Finally 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.
In the past 5 years SELF has always 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M -2M 4M -4M 6M -6M

1.2 Ratios

SELF has a Return On Assets of 3.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: SELF outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
SELF's Return On Equity of 5.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
SELF has a Return On Invested Capital (4.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 4.79%.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.34%, SELF is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SELF (62.81%) is worse than 65.52% 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

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.
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

SELF has an Altman-Z score of 2.36. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.36) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SELF (3.51) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that SELF is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.34, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.51
Altman-Z 2.36
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.55%
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

A Current Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.78, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SELF (4.78) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for SELF has decreased by -16.63% in the past year. This is quite bad
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

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 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSELF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.05, the valuation of SELF can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say SELF is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.05
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

SELF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SELF is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.57
EV/EBITDA 13.63
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)1.25
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SELF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.66%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.99, SELF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SELF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.66%

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 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.
SELF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP133.85%
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 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 (9/17/2025, 5:20:02 PM)

After market: 5.1993 +0.13 (+2.55%)

5.07

-0.01 (-0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners32.08%
Inst Owner Change-1.4%
Ins Owners4.81%
Ins Owner Change10.84%
Market Cap57.49M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.63 (30.77%)
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio0.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.66%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP133.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (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)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 23.05
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.52
P/FCF 12.57
P/OCF 12.24
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.24
EV/EBITDA 13.63
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.96%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.17%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.27%
ROICexcg 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 2.36
F-Score7
WACC7.55%
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 YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-48.07%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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%