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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT

5.06 USD
-0.03 (-0.59%)
Last: 1/21/2026, 9:49:15 AM
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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SELF suitable 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.
  • SELF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 of 2.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 3.74%, SELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SELF outperforms 46.67% 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 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.
  • SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SELF's Gross Margin of 62.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SELF is outperformed by 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

  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 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 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 2.34. 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.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.34, SELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SELF (3.55) 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.
  • 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 2.34
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC7.87%
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 better Current ratio (4.30) than 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 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%.
  • 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 -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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.73% on average over the next years.
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

  • 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

  • SELF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.62.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SELF.
  • SELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.84, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say SELF is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.62
Fwd PE 19.84
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 12.78
EV/EBITDA 14
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as SELF's earnings are expected to grow with 15.16% in the coming years.
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 5.72%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • SELF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.65.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, SELF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.72%

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 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 (1/21/2026, 9:49:15 AM)

5.06

-0.03 (-0.59%)

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-0.06%
Ins Owners5.18%
Ins Owner Change10.52%
Market Cap57.38M
Revenue(TTM)12.73M
Net Income(TTM)1.76M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (26.09%)
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio0.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.72%
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 31.62
Fwd PE 19.84
P/S 4.51
P/FCF 12.78
P/OCF 12.17
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.24
EV/EBITDA 14
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.83%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY8.22%
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 2.34
F-Score5
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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?

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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 31.62 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.