SELF (Global Self Storage) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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SELF Global Self Storage Inc SELF
71 GF Score
Price $5.11
GF Value $5.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Global Self Storage Profitability Rank?

Global Self Storage SELF -0.29% 71 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SELF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Global Self Storage has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Global Self Storage's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.02%. As of today, Global Self Storage's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Global Self Storage Profitability Rank Related Terms


SELF vs PW, EQIX, AMT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Global Self Storage's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Global Self Storage's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Self Storage's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Global Self Storage Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Global Self Storage has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Global Self Storage's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.572 / 3.174
=18.02 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Global Self Storage has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Global Self Storage Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Global Self Storage (SELF) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Global Self Storage's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Global Self Storage's Profitability Rank too high?
Global Self Storage's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Global Self Storage has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Self Storage's Profitability Rank compare to PW and EQIX?
Global Self Storage's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Global Self Storage's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Profitability Rank for a REITs company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the REITs industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. Global Self Storage's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above 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 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 $5.11 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Global 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Self Storage (SELF), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $5.11 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.11. GuruFocus considers Global Self Storage to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SELF:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.11 vs. price of $5.11 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 3814 Route 44, Millbrook, New York, NY, USA, 12545
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.
71GF Score

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