Global Self StorageSELF +1.77%73 Gross Margin % is 58.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 61.36. GuruFocus rates SELF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Global Self Storage ranks worse than 69.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Self Storage's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SELF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.76 Med: 61.36 Max: 65.1
Current: 60.9
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Global Self Storage was 65.10%. The lowest was 57.76%. And the median was 61.36%.
SELF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.12% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.705
vs SELF: 60.90
Global Self Storage had a gross margin of 58.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Global Self Storage was -0.20% per year.
Global Self Storage (NAS:SELF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Global Self Storage had a gross margin of 58.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Global Self Storage Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global Self Storage Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Self Storage's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Global Self Storage's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Self Storage's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Global Self Storage (SELF) has a Gross Margin % of 58.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.36. Over the past decade, Global Self Storage's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.76 to 65.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #470 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Global Self Storage's Gross Margin % too high?
Global Self Storage's current Gross Margin % of 58.07% is near median its 10-year median of 61.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.76 to a high of 65.10. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Global Self Storage's value of 58.07% is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #470 out of 680 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 Gross Margin % compare to PW and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #470 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Global Self Storage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Global Self Storage's value of 58.07% is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Self Storage's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.76 to 65.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.36 vs. the industry median of 69.71, 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 Gross Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 680 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Self Storage's current Gross Margin % of 58.07% is 16.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Self Storage's current Gross Margin % is 58.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.36. 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 $5.16 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.36 and 16.7% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. Global Self Storage's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Self Storage (SELF), the current Gross Margin % is 58.07% 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.16 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.11.
GuruFocus considers Global Self Storage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SELF:
Gross Margin %: 58.07% (near median its 10-year median of 61.36)
GF Value™: $5.11 vs. price of $5.16 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% below the REITs median (#470 of 680)
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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