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Global Self Storage Inc (SELF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: SELF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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 -2.58% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 56.58M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 31.19 | 1Y Target Price 6.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 31.19 | 1Y Target Price 6.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.02 | 52 Weeks Range 4.65 - 5.73 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.65 - 5.73 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.73% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.16 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-10 | When - | Estimate - | Actual 0.04 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 14.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.27% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.95% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.79% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 31.19 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 66862823 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.44 |
Enterprise Value 66862823 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.6 | Shares Outstanding 11337720 | Shares Floating 10458026 |
Shares Outstanding 11337720 | Shares Floating 10458026 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.67 | Percent Institutions 28.87 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Global Self Storage Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) was founded in 2003 and is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, operates, manages, develops, and acquires self-storage facilities. The company's growth has been achieved through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Core Business Areas
- Self-Storage Facility Ownership and Operation: The core business involves owning and operating self-storage facilities, providing storage space rentals to individuals and businesses.
- Property Management: Managing self-storage facilities, including marketing, customer service, and facility maintenance.
- Acquisition and Development: Acquiring existing self-storage facilities and developing new facilities to expand its portfolio.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Winmill is the CEO. The company is structured as a REIT, with a board of directors overseeing management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Storage Unit Rentals: Rental of various sized storage units to individuals and businesses for short-term and long-term storage needs. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly but is small due to fragmented market. Competitors include Public Storage, Extra Space Storage, CubeSmart.
- Moving and Packing Supplies: Sale of moving and packing supplies at their facilities. Generates additional revenue streams. Exact market share is negligible. Competitors include U-Haul, The Home Depot, and Lowe's.
- Insurance Coverage: Offering insurance options for stored items, generating revenue from premiums or commissions. Competitors include SafeStor Insurance
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The self-storage industry is characterized by fragmented market. Demand is driven by major life events, economic factors, and population mobility. Growth is expected to continue, driven by urbanization and increasing demand for storage space.
Positioning
Global Self Storage operates in a competitive industry. It focuses on acquiring and managing self-storage facilities in secondary and tertiary markets to provide a strong return on capital. Focused on growth in areas with high demand.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. SELF is relatively small and has significant room to grow compared to industry giants.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strategic focus on secondary and tertiary markets.
- Experienced management team.
- Strong operational performance.
- Disciplined approach to acquisitions and development.
Weaknesses
- Smaller market capitalization compared to larger competitors.
- Limited brand recognition.
- Geographic concentration in certain regions.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets.
- Increasing demand for self-storage due to urbanization.
- Acquisition of smaller, independent self-storage facilities.
- Implementation of technology to enhance customer experience.
Threats
- Economic downturn affecting demand for storage.
- Increased competition from larger self-storage companies.
- Rising interest rates impacting borrowing costs.
- Overbuilding of new self-storage facilities.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PSA
- EXR
- CUBE
- UHAL
Competitive Landscape
Global Self Storage faces competition from larger, more established players in the self-storage industry. It differentiates itself by focusing on secondary and tertiary markets and operational efficiency.
Major Acquisitions
The Lock Up Self Storage
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 12.6
- Strategic Rationale: Increased presence in Illinois and the Chicagoland MSA.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Global Self Storage has demonstrated growth in revenue and expansion of its facility portfolio in previous years.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require analyst estimates based on market trends, economic forecasts, and company-specific initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives need data for accurate analysis.
Summary
Global Self Storage is a small-cap REIT with growth potential in the fragmented self-storage industry. Its focus on secondary markets provides opportunities, but it faces challenges from larger competitors. Revenue has shown increasing growth, but profitability fluctuates. Overall, the company needs to continue to execute its acquisition strategy and improve efficiency.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates (where available)
Disclaimers:
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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, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
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