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Public Storage (PSA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/10/2025: PSA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
21 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $331.74
1 Year Target Price $331.74
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 7.17% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 50.67B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.63 | 1Y Target Price 331.74 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.63 | 1Y Target Price 331.74 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 21 | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 254.04 - 359.28 | Updated Date 07/11/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 254.04 - 359.28 | Updated Date 07/11/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.09% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.09 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 41.59% | Operating Margin (TTM) 45.47% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.06% | Return on Equity (TTM) 20.12% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.63 | Forward PE 29.41 | Enterprise Value 64185285102 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.69 |
Enterprise Value 64185285102 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 13.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.84 | Shares Outstanding 175431008 | Shares Floating 157389985 |
Shares Outstanding 175431008 | Shares Floating 157389985 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.19 | Percent Institutions 82.01 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Public Storage
Company Overview
History and Background
Public Storage was founded in 1972 by B. Wayne Hughes and Kenneth Volk Jr. Originally named Private Storage Spaces, Inc., it has grown to become the largest self-storage company in the U.S., through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Self-Storage Operations: The core business involves renting storage spaces to individuals and businesses. This includes traditional self-storage units, climate-controlled units, and vehicle storage.
- Ancillary Services: Offers moving and packing supplies, tenant insurance, and other related services to enhance the customer experience and generate additional revenue.
- Acquisition and Development: Acquires existing self-storage facilities and develops new properties to expand its portfolio and market presence.
Leadership and Structure
Joe Russell is the CEO. The organizational structure is typical of a large REIT, with departments focused on operations, finance, marketing, and development.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Self-Storage Units: Renting storage units of various sizes to individuals and businesses. Public Storage is the largest self-storage operator in the US. Market share is estimated to be around 10-12% (very fragmented industry). Competitors include Extra Space Storage, CubeSmart, and Life Storage. While specific revenue from unit rentals isn't explicitly reported, it forms the vast majority of their revenue.
- Moving and Packing Supplies: Offering boxes, tape, locks, and other supplies to customers. While not core, provides ancillary revenue. Competitors are moving supply retailers and online marketplaces.
- Tenant Insurance: Provides insurance options for belongings stored in their units. Again, ancillary revenue stream. Competition includes specialized insurance providers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The self-storage industry is characterized by relatively stable demand, driven by life events like moving, downsizing, and business inventory management. The industry is fragmented but consolidating, with the larger players gaining scale efficiencies and pricing power.
Positioning
Public Storage is the largest player in the self-storage industry, giving it significant brand recognition, scale advantages, and access to capital. Its large portfolio provides a competitive edge in terms of location and unit availability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the self-storage industry is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually in the US. Public Storage is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its size and brand recognition.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest brand and market share in self-storage
- Strong balance sheet and access to capital
- Well-diversified geographic presence
- Experienced management team
- Established operational efficiency
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Sensitivity to economic downturns
- Potential oversupply in certain markets
- Reliance on property values
- Brand relies heavily on size, smaller providers compete on price
Opportunities
- Acquisitions of smaller self-storage operators
- Development of new facilities in underserved markets
- Expansion of ancillary services
- Technological advancements in facility management
- Increased demand from e-commerce businesses
Threats
- Economic recession impacting demand
- Increased competition from new entrants
- Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
- Oversupply of storage units in certain markets
- Changes in consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EXR
- CUBE
- LSI
Competitive Landscape
Public Storage benefits from its large scale and brand recognition. However, competitors like Extra Space Storage and CubeSmart are also significant players with strong operational capabilities and growth strategies. The industry is increasingly competitive, requiring companies to focus on customer service, technology, and strategic location selection.
Major Acquisitions
All Storage
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1500
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Public Storage's presence in key markets and added valuable properties to its portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Public Storage has historically grown through acquisitions and development of new facilities.
Future Projections: Future projections are not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its presence in key markets and focusing on technological improvements to enhance customer experience.
Summary
Public Storage is a dominant player in the self-storage industry, benefiting from its scale and brand. Its financial stability is strong, but the company must manage potential risks such as economic downturns and increasing competition. Strategic acquisitions and technological advancements will be key to maintaining its growth trajectory. Public Storage must stay ahead of competition with pricing and amenities.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary. Financial data is based on placeholder values. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Public Storage
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Glendale, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1980-11-18 | CEO, President & Trustee Mr. Joseph D. Russell Jr. | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Industrial | Full time employees 5900 | Website https://www.publicstorage.com |
Full time employees 5900 | Website https://www.publicstorage.com | ||
Public Storage, a member of the S&P 500, is a REIT that primarily acquires, develops, owns, and operates self-storage facilities. At March 31, 2025, we: (i) owned and/or operated 3,399 self-storage facilities located in 40 states with approximately 247 million net rentable square feet in the United States and (ii) owned a 35% common equity interest in Shurgard Self Storage Limited (Euronext Brussels: SHUR), which owned 318 self-storage facilities located in seven Western European nations with approximately 18 million net rentable square feet operated under the Shurgard brand. Our headquarters are located in Glendale, California.
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