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GLOBAL SELF STORAGE INC (SELF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SELF - US37955N1063 - REIT

5.02 USD
-0.05 (-0.99%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM
5.03 USD
+0.01 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SELF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SELF was compared to 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.
  • SELF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SELF has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SELF had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of SELF (13.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SELF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 24.32%, SELF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.22%, SELF is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that SELF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SELF's Altman-Z score of 2.32 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.55 is amongst the best of the industry. SELF outperforms 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. SELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.55
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC7.85%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 4.30 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.30, SELF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 4.30 indicates that SELF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of SELF (4.30) is better 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

  • The earnings per share for SELF have decreased strongly by -48.23% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • SELF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.07%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.37, SELF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • SELF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • SELF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.69, SELF is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SELF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, SELF is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.37
Fwd PE 19.69
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SELF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SELF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.68
EV/EBITDA 13.83
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.
  • SELF's earnings are expected to grow with 15.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.7
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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.67, SELF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • SELF pays out 186.40% of its income as dividend. 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 (1/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 5.03 +0.01 (+0.2%)

5.02

-0.05 (-0.99%)

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 Cap56.93M
Revenue(TTM)12.73M
Net Income(TTM)1.76M
Analysts82.5
Price Target6.38 (27.09%)
Short Float %0.13%
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 31.37
Fwd PE 19.69
P/S 4.47
P/FCF 12.68
P/OCF 12.07
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 13.83
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.89%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY8.28%
SpS1.12
BVpS4.14
TBVpS4.08
PEG (NY)1.23
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
WACC7.85%
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?

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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 31.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.21.


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.