Shurgard Self Storage (CHIX:SHURB) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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CHIX:SHURB Shurgard Self Storage Ltd CHIX:SHURB
68 GF Score
Price €26.45
GF Value €42.94
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Shurgard Self Storage Moat Score?

Shurgard Self Storage CHIX:SHURB 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SHURB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 REITs companies, Shurgard Self Storage ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

Shurgard Self Storage has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Shurgard Self Storage has Narrow Moat: Shurgard benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the self-storage sector. It has a well-established distribution network, but lacks significant pricing power or regulatory barriers to elevate it to a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Shurgard Self Storage might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Shurgard Self Storage  (CHIX:SHURb) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Shurgard Self Storage Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:SHURB vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Moat Score Comparison

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

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shurgard Self Storage's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Shurgard Self Storage (CHIX:SHURB) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #49 out of 983 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's Moat Score too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #49 out of 983 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 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shurgard Self Storage's Moat Score compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #49 out of 983 companies for Moat Score. This places Shurgard Self Storage in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a REITs company?
A good Moat Score depends on the REITs industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Shurgard Self Storage's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (CHIX:SHURB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.94, compared to a current price of €26.45 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Shurgard Self Storage's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shurgard Self Storage (CHIX:SHURB), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 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 (CHIX:SHURB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shurgard Self Storage stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €26.45 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.94. GuruFocus considers Shurgard Self Storage to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SHURB:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €42.94 vs. price of €26.45 (38.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SHURB 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.
68GF Score

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