Shurgard Self StorageSSSAF +3.64%75 ROA % is 6.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 9.21. 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 938 REITs companies, Shurgard Self Storage ranks better than 82.2% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Shurgard Self Storage's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $575.2 Mil.
Shurgard Self Storage's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,342.1 Mil. Therefore, Shurgard Self Storage's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shurgard Self Storage's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SSSAF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.08 Med: 9.21 Max: 13.11
Current: 8.55
During the past 12 years, Shurgard Self Storage's highest ROA % was 13.11%. The lowest was 5.08%. And the median was 9.21%.
SSSAF's ROA % is ranked better than 82.2% of 938
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs SSSAF: 8.55
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Shurgard Self Storage's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shurgard Self Storage's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shurgard Self Storage's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF) has a ROA % of 6.90% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 9.21. Over the past decade, Shurgard Self Storage's ROA % has ranged from 5.08 to 13.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #167 out of 938 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Shurgard Self Storage's ROA % too high?
Shurgard Self Storage's current ROA % of 6.90% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 13.11. The REITs industry median ROA % is 3.23. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 6.90% is 113.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #167 out of 938 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 ROA % compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shurgard Self Storage ranks #167 out of 938 companies for ROA %. This places Shurgard Self Storage in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.23. Shurgard Self Storage's value of 6.90% is 113.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Shurgard Self Storage's own ROA % has ranged from 5.08 to 13.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.21 vs. the industry median of 3.23, 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 ROA % for a REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.23, based on 938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shurgard Self Storage's current ROA % of 6.90% is 113.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Shurgard Self Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shurgard Self Storage's current ROA % is 6.90%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 9.21. 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 ROA % is 6.90%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.21 and 113.6% above the REITs industry median of 3.23. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shurgard Self Storage (SSSAF), the current ROA % is 6.90% 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:
ROA %: 6.90% (25% below median its 10-year median of 9.21)
GF Value™: $51.59 vs. price of $28.50 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.6% above the REITs median (#167 of 938)
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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