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During the past 13 years, National Storage Affiliates Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 136.70% per year. The lowest was -36.30% per year. And the median was -16.10% per year.
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NYSE:NSA) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
National Storage Affiliates Trust Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
National Storage Affiliates Trust Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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 Affiliates Trust Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NSA vs LXP, COLD, SMA: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, National Storage Affiliates Trust's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 Affiliates Trust PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
National Storage Affiliates Trust Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.75
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.75 mean?
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.75 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on National Storage Affiliates Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Storage Affiliates Trust ranks #514 out of 668 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is National Storage Affiliates Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
National Storage Affiliates Trust's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.75. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.95. National Storage Affiliates Trust's value of $0.75 is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Storage Affiliates Trust ranks #514 out of 668 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Storage Affiliates Trust has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Storage Affiliates Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LXP and COLD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Storage Affiliates Trust ranks #514 out of 668 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places National Storage Affiliates Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.95. National Storage Affiliates Trust's value of $0.75 is 21.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 0.95, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Storage Affiliates Trust's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.75 is 21.1% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on National Storage Affiliates Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Storage Affiliates Trust's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Storage Affiliates Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.41, compared to a current price of $43.41 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.75 and 21.1% below the REITs industry median of 0.95. National Storage Affiliates Trust's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.75 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 National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Storage Affiliates Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.41 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.41.
GuruFocus considers National Storage Affiliates Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.75
GF Value™: $40.41 vs. price of $43.41 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% below the REITs median (#514 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Storage Affiliates Trust Trust is a real estate investment trust. The company owns, operates, and acquires self-storage properties located within the metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. With the help of property management platform, the company manages and controls the day-to-day operations and affairs of consolidated properties and unconsolidated real estate ventures under the iStorage, SecurCare, RightSpace, Northwest and Move It brands.
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