NTSGF (National Storage REIT) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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NTSGF National Storage REIT NTSGF
78 GF Score
Price $1.83
GF Value $1.72
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What is National Storage REIT Financial Strength?

National Storage REIT NTSGF 78 Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates NTSGF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

National Storage REIT has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

National Storage REIT displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

National Storage REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.60. National Storage REIT's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.37. As of today, National Storage REIT's Altman Z-Score is 1.41.


National Storage REIT  (OTCPK:NTSGF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

National Storage REIT has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


National Storage REIT Financial Strength Related Terms


NTSGF vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, National Storage REIT's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


National Storage REIT Financial Strength vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Storage REIT's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Storage REIT's Financial Strength falls into.


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National Storage REIT Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

National Storage REIT's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-24.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $64.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,351.7 Mil.

National Storage REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*64.651/-24.85
=2.60

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. National Storage REIT interest coverage is 2.92, which is low.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

National Storage REIT's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(237.807 + 1351.694) / 249.7
=6.37

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

National Storage REIT has a Z-score of 1.41, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.41 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
National Storage REIT (NTSGF) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on National Storage REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, National Storage REIT's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00.
Is National Storage REIT's Financial Strength too high?
National Storage REIT's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, National Storage REIT has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Storage REIT's Financial Strength compare to PLD and PSA?
National Storage REIT's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, National Storage REIT's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on National Storage REIT and its competitors. National Storage REIT's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Storage REIT stock overvalued right now?
National Storage REIT (NTSGF) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.83 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. National Storage REIT's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Storage REIT (NTSGF), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 National Storage REIT (NTSGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Storage REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.83 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72.

Key valuation signals for NTSGF:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.83 (6.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NTSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Storage REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1 Eagle Street, Level 16, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
National Storage REIT is the largest self-storage operator in Australia and New Zealand. Majority of its income is derived from rents. Additional revenue streams come from ancillary products and services such as packaging materials, locks, and insurance. The REIT owns most of the centers it operates, and leases roughly a dozen of the sites secured under long-term agreements. The self-storage industry is fragmented, with three large players in National Storage, the listed Abacus Storage King, and privately owned Kennards, accounting for about one-third of the market. The rest are independent operators, with a single center or a small state-based portfolio of assets. Besides organic rent increases, the company's key growth drivers are acquisitions and developments.
78GF Score

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