SSSAF (Shurgard Self Storage) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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SSSAF Shurgard Self Storage Ltd SSSAF
71 GF Score
Price $29.50
GF Value $51.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Shurgard Self Storage Financial Strength?

Shurgard Self Storage SSSAF -0.51% 71 Financial Strength is 5 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SSSAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shurgard Self Storage has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Shurgard Self Storage's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.26. Shurgard Self Storage's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.73. As of today, Shurgard Self Storage's Altman Z-Score is 1.60.


Shurgard Self Storage  (OTCPK:SSSAF) 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.

Shurgard Self Storage has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Shurgard Self Storage Financial Strength Related Terms


SSSAF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Shurgard Self Storage'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.


Shurgard Self Storage Financial Strength vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage's Financial Strength falls into.


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Shurgard Self Storage 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:

Shurgard Self Storage's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-30.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $160.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,866.3 Mil.

Shurgard Self Storage'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*160.904/-30.577
=5.26

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

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

Shurgard Self Storage'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
=(125.11 + 1866.266) / 533.426
=3.73

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.

Shurgard Self Storage has a Z-score of 1.60, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.6 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 5 mean?
Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Shurgard Self Storage's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's Financial Strength too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Shurgard Self Storage has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shurgard Self Storage's Financial Strength compare to EQIX and AMT?
Shurgard Self Storage's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Shurgard Self Storage's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. Shurgard Self Storage's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 $51.14, compared to a current price of $29.50 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Shurgard Self Storage's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 $29.50 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.14. GuruFocus considers Shurgard Self Storage to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SSSAF:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $51.14 vs. price of $29.50 (42.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Admiral Park, St Peters Port, Ground Floor, Plaza House, Guernsey, GGY, GY1 2HU
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.
71GF Score

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