Shurgard Self StorageSSSAF +3.64%75 Net Margin % is 107.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 102.89. GuruFocus rates SSSAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, Shurgard Self Storage ranks better than 92.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shurgard Self Storage's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SSSAF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.07 Med: 102.89 Max: 171.28
Current: 132.58
SSSAF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.46% of 928
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 45.23
vs SSSAF: 132.58
Shurgard Self Storage (OTCPK:SSSAF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Shurgard Self Storage Net Margin % Related Terms
Shurgard Self Storage Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shurgard Self Storage's Net 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, Shurgard Self Storage's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Shurgard Self Storage Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shurgard Self Storage's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage's Net 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.
Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF) has a Net Margin % of 107.83% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 102.89. Over the past decade, Shurgard Self Storage's Net Margin % has ranged from 58.07 to 171.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #70 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's Net Margin % too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current Net Margin % of 107.83% is near median its 10-year median of 102.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.07 to a high of 171.28. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.23. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 107.83% is 138.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #70 out of 928 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 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shurgard Self Storage's Net Margin % compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #70 out of 928 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shurgard Self Storage in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.23. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 107.83% is 138.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shurgard Self Storage's own Net Margin % has ranged from 58.07 to 171.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.89 vs. the industry median of 45.23, Shurgard Self Storage 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 Net Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.23, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shurgard Self Storage's current Net Margin % of 107.83% is 138.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shurgard Self Storage's current Net Margin % is 107.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 102.89. 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 (SSSAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.59, compared to a current price of $28.50 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 107.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 102.89 and 138.4% above the REITs industry median of 45.23. Shurgard Self Storage's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF), the current Net Margin % is 107.83% as of Dec. 2025. 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 (SSSAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shurgard Self Storage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.50 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.59.
GuruFocus considers Shurgard Self Storage to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SSSAF:
Net Margin %: 107.83% (near median its 10-year median of 102.89)
GF Value™: $51.59 vs. price of $28.50 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.4% above the REITs median (#70 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSSAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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