Global Self StorageSELF -0.57%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates SELF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 REITs companies, Global Self Storage ranks worse than 52.55% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Global Self Storage's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.91 Mil. Global Self Storage's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.19 Mil. Therefore, Global Self Storage's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Self Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SELF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.24 Med: 2.09 Max: 5.04
Current: 3.07
During the past 10 years, Global Self Storage's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.04%. The lowest was -0.24%. And the median was 2.09%.
SELF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 52.55% of 940
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.235
vs SELF: 3.07
Global Self Storage (NAS:SELF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Global Self Storage Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Global Self Storage Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Self Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Global Self Storage Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SELF vs PW, EQIX, AMT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Global Self Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Global Self Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Self Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.02% mean?
Global Self Storage (SELF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.02% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #494 out of 940 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Global Self Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Global Self Storage's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.02% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Global Self Storage's value of 3.02% is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #494 out of 940 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Self Storage has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Self Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PW and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Global Self Storage ranks #494 out of 940 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Global Self Storage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Global Self Storage's value of 3.02% is 6.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Global 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.24, based on 940 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Self Storage's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.02% is 6.6% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Global Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Self Storage's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 2.09. 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 $5.22 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 6.6% below the REITs industry median of 3.24. Global Self Storage's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Self Storage (SELF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02% 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.22 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.11.
GuruFocus considers Global Self Storage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SELF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.02% (44% above median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: $5.11 vs. price of $5.22 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% below the REITs median (#494 of 940)
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 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.
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