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Safestore HoldingsSFSHF 72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates SFSHF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Safestore Holdings ranks better than 73.94% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safestore Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SFSHF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Safestore Holdings was 0.66. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.48.
SFSHF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 73.94% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs SFSHF: 0.49
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Safestore Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Safestore Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safestore Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Safestore Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Safestore Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Safestore Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safestore Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Safestore Holdings (SFSHF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Safestore Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Safestore Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #178 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Safestore Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Safestore Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is near median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.66. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Safestore Holdings' value of 0.49 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #178 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Safestore Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safestore Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Safestore Holdings ranks #178 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Safestore Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Safestore Holdings' value of 0.49 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Safestore Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Safestore Holdings 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-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safestore Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 37.2% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Safestore Holdings and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safestore Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safestore Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safestore Holdings (SFSHF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.43, compared to a current price of $7.87 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 37.2% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Safestore Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safestore Holdings (SFSHF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Apr. 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 Safestore Holdings (SFSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safestore Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.87 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.43.
GuruFocus considers Safestore Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SFSHF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.49 (near median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $11.43 vs. price of $7.87 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.2% below the REITs median (#178 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safestore Holdings PLC is a real estate investment trust that owns and leases storage space located in Paris and the United Kingdom. The company focuses on provision of self-storage accommodation and related services. The company operates in three segments based on geographical areas, being the United Kingdom, Paris in France and Expansion Markets (Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium). It also derives revenue from the rental of self-storage space and the sale of ancillary products such as StoreProtect and merchandise (e.g. packing materials and padlocks).
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