Global Self StorageSELF +1.77%73 OCF Yield % is 7.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 6.85. 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 942 REITs companies, Global Self Storage ranks better than 52.76% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Global Self Storage OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Self Storage's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Global Self Storage's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Self Storage's OCF Yield % 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.
Global Self Storage (SELF) has a OCF Yield % of 7.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.85. Over the past decade, Global Self Storage's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.53 to 9.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #445 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Global Self Storage's OCF Yield % too high?
Global Self Storage's current OCF Yield % of 7.44 is near median its 10-year median of 6.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 9.69. The REITs industry median OCF Yield % is 7.32. Global Self Storage's value of 7.44 is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #445 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, which is above 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 OCF Yield % compare to PW and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #445 out of 942 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Global Self Storage in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.32. Global Self Storage's value of 7.44 is 1.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Self Storage's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.53 to 9.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 7.32, Global 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 OCF Yield % for a REITs company?
The median OCF Yield % among REITs companies is 7.32, based on 942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Self Storage's current OCF Yield % of 7.44 is 1.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Self Storage's current OCF Yield % is 7.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.85. 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 OCF Yield % is 7.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 1.6% above the REITs industry median of 7.32. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Self Storage (SELF), the current OCF Yield % is 7.44 as of Jun. 27, 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:
OCF Yield %: 7.44 (near median its 10-year median of 6.85)
GF Value™: $5.11 vs. price of $5.16 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% above the REITs median (#445 of 942)
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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