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Global Self StorageSELF +0.58%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 15.16. GuruFocus rates SELF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Global Self Storage ranks better than 51.54% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Global Self Storage's enterprise value is $67.28 Mil.
Global Self Storage's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.43 Mil. Therefore, Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SELF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.46 Med: 15.16 Max: 34.92
Current: 15.17
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Global Self Storage was 34.92. The lowest was 10.46. And the median was 15.16.
SELF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.54% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.35
vs SELF: 15.17
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Global Self Storage (NAS:SELF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Global Self Storage's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Self Storage's share price for today is $5.17.
Global Self Storage's 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 $0.170.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA 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 - Specialty subindustry, Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Global Self Storage's current Enterprise Value is $67.28 Mil.
Global Self Storage's EBITDA 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 $4.43 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.
Global Self Storage (SELF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.17 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Self Storage. This is near median its historical median of 15.16. Over the past decade, Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.46 to 34.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #331 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Global Self Storage's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Self Storage's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.17 is near median its 10-year median of 15.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.46 to a high of 34.92. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.35. Global Self Storage's value of 15.17 is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #331 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is above 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to PW and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #331 out of 683 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Global Self Storage in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.35. Global Self Storage's value of 15.17 is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Self Storage's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.46 to 34.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.16 vs. the industry median of 15.35, Global 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-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.35, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Self Storage's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.17 is 1.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Self Storage. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Self Storage's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.16. 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 $5.17 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.16 and 1.2% below the REITs industry median of 15.35. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Self Storage (SELF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17 as of Jul. 15, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.17 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.11.
GuruFocus considers Global Self Storage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SELF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 15.17 (near median its 10-year median of 15.16)
GF Value™: $5.11 vs. price of $5.17 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the REITs median (#331 of 683)
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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