Shurgard Self StorageSSSAF +3.64%75 Pretax Margin % is 128.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 131.85. 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 927 REITs companies, Shurgard Self Storage ranks better than 94.17% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Shurgard Self Storage Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shurgard Self Storage Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shurgard Self Storage's Pretax 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.
SSSAF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Shurgard Self Storage's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shurgard Self Storage's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 128.98% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 131.85. Over the past decade, Shurgard Self Storage's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 80.14 to 227.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #54 out of 927 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current Pretax Margin % of 128.98% is near median its 10-year median of 131.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.14 to a high of 227.22. The REITs industry median Pretax Margin % is 46.93. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 128.98% is 174.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #54 out of 927 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 Pretax Margin % compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #54 out of 927 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shurgard Self Storage in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 46.93. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 128.98% is 174.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shurgard Self Storage's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 80.14 to 227.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 131.85 vs. the industry median of 46.93, 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 Pretax Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Pretax Margin % among REITs companies is 46.93, based on 927 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shurgard Self Storage's current Pretax Margin % of 128.98% is 174.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 46.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shurgard Self Storage's current Pretax Margin % is 128.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 131.85. 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 Pretax Margin % is 128.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 131.85 and 174.8% above the REITs industry median of 46.93. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF), the current Pretax Margin % is 128.98% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 128.98% (near median its 10-year median of 131.85)
GF Value™: $51.59 vs. price of $28.50 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 174.8% above the REITs median (#54 of 927)
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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