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Smartstop Self Storage REITSMA +0.12%40 EV-to-OCF is 27.79 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 35.59. GuruFocus rates SMA with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 REITs companies, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks worse than 79.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SMA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.79 Med: 35.59 Max: 61.29
Current: 27.79
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Smartstop Self Storage REIT was 61.29. The lowest was 27.79. And the median was 35.59.
SMA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 79.38% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.135
vs SMA: 27.79
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's share price for today is $34.03.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.510.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-OCF 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.
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's current Enterprise Value is $3,066.4 Mil.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $110.3 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.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) has a EV-to-OCF of 27.79 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 22% below median its historical median of 35.59. Over the past decade, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 27.79 to 61.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks #743 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-OCF too high?
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's current EV-to-OCF of 27.79 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 35.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.79 to a high of 61.29. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's value of 27.79 is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks #743 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smartstop Self Storage REIT has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-OCF compare to IIPR and ILPT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks #743 out of 936 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Smartstop Self Storage REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's value of 27.79 is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 27.79 to 61.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.59 vs. the industry median of 18.14, Smartstop Self Storage REIT has consistently been above 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-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 18.14, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's current EV-to-OCF of 27.79 is 53.2% above 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 18.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's current EV-to-OCF is 27.79, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 35.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartstop Self Storage REIT stock overvalued right now?
Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) has a current EV-to-OCF of 27.79. The current EV-to-OCF is 27.79, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 35.59 and 53.2% above the REITs industry median of 18.14. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA), the current EV-to-OCF is 27.79 as of Aug. 11, 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.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT Inc operates as a real estate investment trust. The trust owns, acquires, and operates self-storage properties. It operates in two segments, namely, self-storage operations, which generate key revenue, and the managed REIT platform business. The investment objective is to focus on investing in self-storage facilities and related self-storage real estate investments that are expected to support sustainable stockholder distributions over the long term.
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