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National Storage REIT has a Cash Ratio of 0.68. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NTSGF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.42 Max: 2.37
Current: 0.68
During the past 12 years, National Storage REIT's highest Cash Ratio was 2.37. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.42.
NTSGF's Cash Ratio is not ranked
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 0.36
vs NTSGF: 0.68
National Storage REIT (OTCPK:NTSGF) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
National Storage REIT Cash Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
National Storage REIT (NTSGF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on National Storage REIT and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 2.37.
Is National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio too high?
National Storage REIT's current Cash Ratio of 0.68 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 2.37. The REITs industry median Cash Ratio is 0.36. National Storage REIT's value of 0.68 is 88.9% above this industry median. Overall, National Storage REIT has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio compare to PLD and PSA?
National Storage REIT's Cash Ratio of 0.68 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.36. National Storage REIT's value of 0.68 is 88.9% above this benchmark. Historically, National Storage REIT's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.36, National Storage REIT has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cash Ratio among REITs companies is 0.36, based on 729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Storage REIT's current Cash Ratio of 0.68 is 88.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on National Storage REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Storage REIT's current Cash Ratio is 0.68, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Storage REIT stock overvalued right now?
National Storage REIT (NTSGF) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.68. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.83 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.68, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 88.9% above the REITs industry median of 0.36. National Storage REIT's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Storage REIT (NTSGF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is National Storage REIT (NTSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Storage REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.83 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72.
Key valuation signals for NTSGF:
Cash Ratio: 0.68 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.83 (6.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NTSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Storage REIT is the largest self-storage operator in Australia and New Zealand. Majority of its income is derived from rents. Additional revenue streams come from ancillary products and services such as packaging materials, locks, and insurance. The REIT owns most of the centers it operates, and leases roughly a dozen of the sites secured under long-term agreements. The self-storage industry is fragmented, with three large players in National Storage, the listed Abacus Storage King, and privately owned Kennards, accounting for about one-third of the market. The rest are independent operators, with a single center or a small state-based portfolio of assets. Besides organic rent increases, the company's key growth drivers are acquisitions and developments.
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