GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT
5.04 USD
-0.02 (-0.4%)
SELF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally SELF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, SELF could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years SELF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SELF's Return On Assets of 3.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SELF has a Return On Equity (5.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.02%, SELF is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SELF is in line with the industry average of 4.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.89%) for SELF is below the current ROIC(4.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
SELF's Profit Margin of 19.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SELF outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF has a Operating Margin (25.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SELF has grown nicely.
SELF has a worse Gross Margin (62.81%) than 63.33% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SELF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SELF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SELF has more shares outstanding
SELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.36 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 2.36, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.51. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SELF would need 3.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.51, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.78 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.78, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% 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.
SELF has a better Quick ratio (4.78) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.41% over the past year.
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.
Looking at the last year, SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.63% in the last year.
SELF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.64% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, SELF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.91, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SELF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. SELF is around the same levels.
SELF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SELF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.76 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SELF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SELF's earnings are expected to grow with 12.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.71%, SELF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SELF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.26.
SELF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
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 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
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 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
NASDAQ:SELF (11/20/2025, 8:25:57 PM)
5.04
-0.02 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.79%
Inst Owner Change-7%
Ins Owners4.82%
Ins Owner Change6.87%
Market Cap57.15M
Revenue(TTM)12.71M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (26.59%)
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio0.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP133.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
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)-3.85%
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.76 | ||
| P/S | 4.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.59 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY8%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY8.22%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.16
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number4.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
WACC7.56%
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 Y25.45%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-48.07%
Revenue Next Year2.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
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%
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 of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC?
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SELF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is expected to grow by 25.45% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SELF stock?
The dividend rating of GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 133.85%.