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Stor-Age Property REITJSE:SSS -0.49%88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates JSE:SSS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R16.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 574 REITs companies, Stor-Age Property REIT ranks better than 84.84% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SSS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 3.27 Max: 11.1
Current: 3
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Stor-Age Property REIT was 11.10. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 3.27.
JSE:SSS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 84.84% of 574
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs JSE:SSS: 3.00
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Stor-Age Property REIT Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Stor-Age Property REIT Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* 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.
JSE:SSS vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Stor-Age Property REIT Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Stor-Age Property REIT (JSE:SSS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.87 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Stor-Age Property REIT. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.01 to 11.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Stor-Age Property REIT ranks #87 out of 574 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Stor-Age Property REIT's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.87 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 11.10. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.57. Stor-Age Property REIT's value of 2.87 is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stor-Age Property REIT ranks #87 out of 574 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stor-Age Property REIT has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stor-Age Property REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Stor-Age Property REIT ranks #87 out of 574 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Stor-Age Property REIT in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.57. Stor-Age Property REIT's value of 2.87 is 56.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Stor-Age Property REIT's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.01 to 11.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Stor-Age Property REIT has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.57, based on 574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stor-Age Property REIT's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.87 is 56.3% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Stor-Age Property REIT. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stor-Age Property REIT's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stor-Age Property REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stor-Age Property REIT (JSE:SSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.36, compared to a current price of R16.40 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 56.3% below the REITs industry median of 6.57. Stor-Age Property REIT's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stor-Age Property REIT (JSE:SSS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Stor-Age Property REIT (JSE:SSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stor-Age Property REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R16.40 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.36.
GuruFocus considers Stor-Age Property REIT to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SSS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.87 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: R16.36 vs. price of R16.40 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% below the REITs median (#87 of 574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stor-Age Property REIT Ltd develops, acquires, and manages self-storage properties. It earns revenue in the form of rentals from the tenants of its investment properties. The company's geographical operating segments are; South Africa which generates maximum revenue, and the United Kingdom.
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