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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT

5.07 USD
-0.04 (-0.78%)
Last: 1/15/2026, 8:16:15 PM
5.03 USD
-0.04 (-0.79%)
After Hours: 1/15/2026, 8:16:15 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 is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SELF has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.71%, SELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF has a Return On Equity of 3.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.89%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SELF is in line with the industry average of 4.86%.
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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 13.80%, SELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
  • SELF has a Operating Margin of 24.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
  • SELF has a worse Gross Margin (62.22%) than 60.00% 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SELF is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
  • SELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.35, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • SELF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.55) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that SELF is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of SELF (0.34) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.55
Altman-Z 2.35
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC7.77%
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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 4.30 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SELF has a Quick ratio of 4.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 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%.
  • 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 -17.07% 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)-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 Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SELF.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SELF.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say SELF is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.88, the valuation of SELF can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.69
Fwd PE 19.88
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

  • 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SELF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • SELF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SELF is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.8
EV/EBITDA 14.04
SELF Per share dataSELF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • SELF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.70%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.69.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.7%

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.
  • The dividend of SELF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP186.4%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
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 (1/15/2026, 8:16:15 PM)

After market: 5.03 -0.04 (-0.79%)

5.07

-0.04 (-0.78%)

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 Change0%
Ins Owners5.18%
Ins Owner Change10.52%
Market Cap57.49M
Revenue(TTM)12.73M
Net Income(TTM)1.76M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (25.84%)
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio0.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.7%
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)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)-0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.69
Fwd PE 19.88
P/S 4.52
P/FCF 12.8
P/OCF 12.19
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.24
EV/EBITDA 14.04
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.81%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY8.2%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.14
TBVpS4.08
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.71
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 2.35
F-Score5
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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 Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
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 31.69 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.