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Global Self Storage Inc (SELF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: SELF (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
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6.25
1 Year Target Price $6.25
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 0.74% | Avg. Invested days 74 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 55.61M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.3 | 1Y Target Price 6.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.3 | 1Y Target Price 6.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.03 | 52 Weeks Range 4.64 - 5.73 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.64 - 5.73 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.90% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.22 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 19.56% | Operating Margin (TTM) 25.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.07% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.24% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.3 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 65480953 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.38 |
Enterprise Value 65480953 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.38 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.15 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.04 | Shares Outstanding 11338241 | Shares Floating 10461341 |
Shares Outstanding 11338241 | Shares Floating 10461341 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.64 | Percent Institutions 30.8 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Global Self Storage Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Global Self Storage Inc. was founded in 2003 as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development, and redevelopment of self-storage facilities. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements.
Core Business Areas
- Self-Storage Operations: The core business is the rental of storage space to individuals and businesses. This includes various unit sizes and features like climate control.
- Property Management: Manages self-storage facilities, focusing on maximizing occupancy and rental rates.
- Acquisitions and Development: Acquires existing self-storage facilities and develops new properties to expand its portfolio.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Winmill is the CEO. The company operates as a publicly traded REIT with a board of directors and a management team responsible for day-to-day operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Storage Unit Rentals: Rental of self-storage units of varying sizes and features (climate control, drive-up access, etc.) Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include Public Storage (PSA), Extra Space Storage (EXR), and CubeSmart (CUBE).
- Moving and Packing Supplies: Sales of boxes, tape, locks, and other moving and packing supplies. Revenue contribution is a small percentage of overall revenue. Competitors include U-Haul, and online retailers like Amazon.
- Tenant Insurance: Offering tenant insurance programs. Revenue contribution is a small percentage of overall revenue. Competitors include third party insurance providers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The self-storage industry is characterized by high fragmentation, strong demand driven by life events (moving, downsizing), and relatively low operating costs. The industry has seen substantial growth in recent years, but new supply can impact occupancy rates and pricing.
Positioning
Global Self Storage Inc. is a smaller player in the self-storage industry, focusing on strategic acquisitions and operational efficiency to compete with larger, well-established REITs. They tend to operate in secondary and tertiary markets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The self-storage market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Global Self Storage Inc. holds a small fraction of the TAM, focusing on growth through acquisitions and operational improvements.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strategic acquisitions
- Strong focus on secondary and tertiary markets
- Operational efficiencies
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- Higher cost of capital than larger REITs
- Dependence on acquisitions for growth
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of undervalued properties
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Implementation of technology to improve operations
- Increased demand due to demographic trends
Threats
- Increased competition from new self-storage facilities
- Economic downturn impacting demand for storage space
- Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
- Changes in regulations affecting REITs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Public Storage (PSA)
- Extra Space Storage (EXR)
- CubeSmart (CUBE)
Competitive Landscape
Global Self Storage Inc. faces intense competition from larger, more established REITs. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on secondary and tertiary markets and its ability to identify and acquire undervalued properties. It has a disadvantage with its smaller size and brand recognition compared to competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions of self-storage facilities and organic growth through improved occupancy and rental rates.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates, which may vary. Factors influencing growth include acquisition activity, occupancy rates, and rental rate increases.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives involve acquisitions of properties in target markets, implementing new marketing strategies, and investing in technology to improve operations.
Summary
Global Self Storage Inc. is a small player in a competitive industry that focuses on growth through strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies in secondary and tertiary markets. The company's strengths include an experienced management team and a focus on acquiring undervalued properties. However, its smaller size and dependence on acquisitions pose challenges, and it must carefully manage competition and economic factors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports (where available)
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and general industry knowledge. It is not financial advice. Market conditions and company-specific factors can change rapidly. This analysis does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation to buy or sell Global Self Storage Inc. stock.
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.
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About Global Self Storage Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Millbrook, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2008-06-24 | Executive Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Mark Campbell Winmill | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Specialty | Full time employees 33 | Website https://www.globalselfstorage.us |
Full time employees 33 | Website https://www.globalselfstorage.us | ||
Global Self Storage is a self-administered and self-managed REIT that owns, operates, manages, acquires, and redevelops self-storage properties. The company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible and secure storage space for residential and commercial customers. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the company owns and/or manages 13 self-storage properties in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, NewYork, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
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