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Global Self Storage's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.17.
During the past 12 months, Global Self Storage's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 45.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, Global Self Storage's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 160.40% per year. The lowest was -8.30% per year. And the median was 43.50% per year.
Global Self Storage (NAS:SELF) 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.
Global Self Storage Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Global Self Storage Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Self Storage's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Global Self Storage Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SELF vs PW, EQIX, AMT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Global Self Storage'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.
Global Self Storage PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Global Self Storage's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Self Storage's PE Ratio falls into.
Global Self Storage 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.
Global Self Storage's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
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 $0.17
* 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 $0.17 mean?
Global Self Storage (SELF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #460 out of 669 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Global Self Storage's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Global Self Storage's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.17. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00. Global Self Storage's value of $0.17 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #460 out of 669 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Self Storage has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Self Storage's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PW and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #460 out of 669 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Global Self Storage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00. Global Self Storage's value of $0.17 is 83% 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 1.00, based on 669 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. Global Self Storage's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.17 is 83% 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 Global Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Self Storage's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Self Storage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Self Storage (SELF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.11, compared to a current price of $5.08 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.17 and 83% below the REITs industry median of 1.00. Global Self Storage's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Global Self Storage (SELF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.17 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 Global Self Storage (SELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Self Storage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.08 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.11.
GuruFocus considers Global Self Storage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SELF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.17
GF Value™: $5.11 vs. price of $5.08 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83% below the REITs median (#460 of 669)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Self Storage Inc is a self-administered and self-managed REIT that owns, operates, manages, acquires, develops, and redevelops self-storage properties. The company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible, and secure storage space for residential and commercial customers. It has one segment of Rental operations. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the company owns and/or manages close to thirteen self-storage properties in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
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