SSSAF (Shurgard Self Storage) EV-to-EBIT: 5.40 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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SSSAF Shurgard Self Storage Ltd SSSAF
71 GF Score
Price $30.23
GF Value $50.78
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Shurgard Self Storage EV-to-EBIT?

Shurgard Self Storage SSSAF +0.77% 71 EV-to-EBIT is 5.40 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 8.73. 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 667 REITs companies, Shurgard Self Storage ranks better than 92.2% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Shurgard Self Storage's Enterprise Value is $4,885.8 Mil. Shurgard Self Storage's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $904.7 Mil. Therefore, Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SSSAF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.04   Med: 8.73   Max: 17.42
Current: 5.5

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Shurgard Self Storage was 17.42. The lowest was 5.04. And the median was 8.73.

SSSAF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
92.2% of 667 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.2 vs SSSAF: 5.50

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Shurgard Self Storage's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,421.4 Mil. Shurgard Self Storage's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $904.7 Mil. Shurgard Self Storage's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.69%.


Shurgard Self Storage  (OTCPK:SSSAF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Shurgard Self Storage's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=904.679/5421.395
=16.69 %

Shurgard Self Storage's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,421.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shurgard Self Storage's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $904.7 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Shurgard Self Storage EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Shurgard Self Storage EV-to-EBIT Chart

Shurgard Self Storage Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Shurgard Self Storage Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.96 0.00 8.94 0.00 5.92

SSSAF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Shurgard Self Storage EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4885.838/904.679
=5.40

Shurgard Self Storage's current Enterprise Value is $4,885.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shurgard Self Storage's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $904.7 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 5.40 mean?
Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.40 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 8.73. Over the past decade, Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.04 to 17.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #52 out of 667 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.40 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.04 to a high of 17.42. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 5.40 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #52 out of 667 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #52 out of 667 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Shurgard Self Storage in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 5.40 is 70.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shurgard Self Storage's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.04 to 17.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.73 vs. the industry median of 18.20, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.20, based on 667 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shurgard Self Storage's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.40 is 70.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shurgard Self Storage's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.40, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 8.73. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 5.40, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.73 and 70.3% below the REITs industry median of 18.20. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.40 as of Jul. 19, 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 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.40 (38% below median its 10-year median of 8.73)
  • GF Value™: $50.78 vs. price of $30.23 (40.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.3% below the REITs median (#52 of 667)

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Admiral Park, St Peters Port, Ground Floor, Plaza House, Guernsey, GGY, GY1 2HU
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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