Shurgard Self StorageSSSAF +3.64%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.68. 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 718 REITs companies, Shurgard Self Storage ranks better than 77.16% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SSSAF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.68 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.68
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shurgard Self Storage was 0.76. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.68.
SSSAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 77.16% of 718
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs SSSAF: 0.68
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shurgard Self Storage was 5.04%. The lowest was 1.73%. And the median was 2.70%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shurgard Self Storage was 21.40% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Shurgard Self Storage (OTCPK:SSSAF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Shurgard Self Storage Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Shurgard Self Storage Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
SSSAF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Shurgard Self Storage Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #164 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is near median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 0.76. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 0.64 is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #164 out of 718 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #164 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shurgard Self Storage in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 0.64 is 35.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shurgard Self Storage's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Shurgard 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shurgard Self Storage's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 35.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shurgard Self Storage's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 35.4% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.64 (near median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: $51.59 vs. price of $28.50 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% below the REITs median (#164 of 718)
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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