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Shurgard Self StorageSSSAF +0.77%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates SSSAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 REITs companies, Shurgard Self Storage ranks better than 83.16% 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 Shurgard Self Storage's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SSSAF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.38
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shurgard Self Storage was 0.55. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.36.
SSSAF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.16% of 689
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs SSSAF: 0.38
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.
Shurgard Self Storage Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shurgard Self Storage Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shurgard Self Storage'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.
SSSAF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Shurgard Self Storage'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.
Shurgard Self Storage Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shurgard Self Storage's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage'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.
Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Shurgard Self Storage's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #116 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.55. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 0.38 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #116 out of 689 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shurgard Self Storage has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shurgard Self Storage's Debt-to-Equity compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #116 out of 689 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Shurgard Self Storage in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 0.38 is 51.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shurgard Self Storage's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Shurgard Self Storage 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 689 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. Shurgard Self Storage's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is 51.3% 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-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 Shurgard Self Storage 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. Shurgard Self Storage's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shurgard Self Storage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.78, compared to a current price of $30.23 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 51.3% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Shurgard Self Storage's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 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 Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shurgard Self Storage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.23 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.78.
GuruFocus considers Shurgard Self Storage to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SSSAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.38 (near median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $50.78 vs. price of $30.23 (40.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.3% below the REITs median (#116 of 689)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSSAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shurgard Self Storage Ltd is an owner and operator of self-storage centers. The company has two reportable segments namely Same Stores and Non-Same Stores. It generates maximum revenue from the Same Stores segment. Geographically, the company derives the majority revenue from UK and also has a presence in the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Belgium, Germany and Denmark among others. It generates revenue through the lease of storage units and related activities, including insurance referrals and the sale of storage products and packaging.
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