SMA (Smartstop Self Storage REIT) EV-to-FCF: 30.50 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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What is Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-FCF?

Smartstop Self Storage REIT SMA +0.97% 40 EV-to-FCF is 30.50 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 35.68. GuruFocus rates SMA with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 REITs companies, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks worse than 64.14% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's Enterprise Value is $3,008.7 Mil. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $98.7 Mil. Therefore, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-FCF for today is 30.50.

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

SMA' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.32   Med: 35.68   Max: 61.29
Current: 30.5

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Smartstop Self Storage REIT was 61.29. The lowest was 28.32. And the median was 35.68.

SMA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
64.14% of 739 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 23.16 vs SMA: 30.50

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-07-14), Smartstop Self Storage REIT's stock price is $33.47. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.150. Therefore, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 223.13.


Smartstop Self Storage REIT  (NYSE:SMA) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=33.47/0.150
=223.13

Smartstop Self Storage REIT's share price for today is $33.47.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT'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 $0.150.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-FCF 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.

Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-FCF Chart

Smartstop Self Storage REIT Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33.62

Smartstop Self Storage REIT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 0.00 59.07 28.65 33.62 28.71

SMA vs IIPR, ILPT, LXP: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Smartstop Self Storage REIT EV-to-FCF Calculation

Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=3008.747/98.656
=30.50

Smartstop Self Storage REIT's current Enterprise Value is $3,008.7 Mil.
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's Free Cash Flow 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 $98.7 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 30.50 mean?
Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) has a EV-to-FCF of 30.50 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Smartstop Self Storage REIT and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 35.68. Over the past decade, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 28.32 to 61.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks #474 out of 739 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Smartstop Self Storage REIT's EV-to-FCF too high?
Smartstop Self Storage REIT's current EV-to-FCF of 30.50 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 35.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.32 to a high of 61.29. The REITs industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.16. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's value of 30.50 is 31.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks #474 out of 739 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-FCF compare to IIPR and ILPT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Smartstop Self Storage REIT ranks #474 out of 739 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Smartstop Self Storage REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.16. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's value of 30.50 is 31.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Smartstop Self Storage REIT's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 28.32 to 61.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.68 vs. the industry median of 23.16, 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-FCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 23.16, based on 739 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF of 30.50 is 31.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Smartstop Self Storage REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.16 — 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-FCF is 30.50, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 35.68. 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-FCF of 30.50. The current EV-to-FCF is 30.50, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 35.68 and 31.7% above the REITs industry median of 23.16. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA), the current EV-to-FCF is 30.50 as of Jul. 14, 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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges D630:Germany
Address 10 Terrace Road, Ladera Ranch, CA, USA, 92694
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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