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Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US37955N1063
CUSIP
37955N106
IPO Date
Jun 24, 2008

Highlights

Market Cap
$57.36M
Enterprise Value
$49.99M
EPS (TTM)
$0.18
PE Ratio
28.17
Total Revenue (TTM)
$12.71M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$11.36M
EBITDA (TTM)
$4.60M
Year Range
$4.73 - $5.89
ROA (TTM)
3.18%
ROE (TTM)
4.38%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global Self Storage, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) has returned 1.64% so far this year and 7.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SELF has returned 6.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Global Self Storage, Inc.

1D
1.59%
1M
1.64%
YTD
1.64%
6M
4.57%
1Y
7.23%
3Y*
5.74%
5Y*
7.29%
10Y*
6.49%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 24, 2008, SELF's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +27.0%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -18.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SELF closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was May 7, 2024 with a return of +27.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 6, 2008 at -19.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.37%1.39%1.64%1.64%
2025-3.19%1.26%-2.16%3.57%10.34%-6.07%-2.81%5.01%-6.40%-1.39%3.53%0.78%1.18%
2024-5.07%-3.41%6.54%-5.84%18.62%-0.76%2.88%3.62%1.93%-3.65%1.00%6.62%22.06%
20234.71%10.57%-7.74%-0.78%-2.35%2.85%0.79%-2.55%-0.61%-6.38%0.66%2.75%0.62%
20227.89%-7.32%-0.59%8.57%-3.12%-3.37%-1.78%4.88%2.33%-17.75%5.81%-2.95%-10.03%
20211.25%8.62%9.42%4.41%10.46%-4.17%-1.34%5.64%-3.97%-1.17%5.30%7.63%49.12%

Benchmark Metrics

Global Self Storage, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.62%, beta of 0.25, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 25, 2008.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (42.87%) than losses (28.43%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.25 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
10.62%
Beta
0.25
0.03
Upside Capture
42.87%
Downside Capture
28.43%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SELF ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


SELF Risk / Return Rank: 4949
Overall Rank
SELF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5454
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SELF Sortino Ratio Rank: 4646
Sortino Ratio Rank
SELF Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
SELF Calmar Ratio Rank: 5353
Calmar Ratio Rank
SELF Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SELFBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.37

0.90

-0.53

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.68

1.39

-0.71

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.08

1.21

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.53

1.40

-0.87

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.89

6.61

-5.72

Explore SELF risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Global Self Storage, Inc. provided a 5.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.


5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.25$0.30$0.3520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.29$0.29$0.29$0.29$0.28$0.26$0.26$0.26$0.26$0.26$0.26$0.33

Dividend yield

5.68%5.69%5.44%6.26%5.64%4.56%6.48%6.05%6.63%5.64%5.45%8.80%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global Self Storage, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.07
2025$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.29
2024$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.29
2023$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.29
2022$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.28
2021$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.26

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Global Self Storage, Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.68%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Global Self Storage, Inc. has a payout ratio of 160.89%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global Self Storage, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global Self Storage, Inc. was 45.24%, occurring on Nov 21, 2008. Recovery took 209 trading sessions.

The current Global Self Storage, Inc. drawdown is 6.17%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-45.24%Jul 2, 2008101Nov 21, 2008209Sep 23, 2009310
-31.55%Jul 25, 2016922Mar 23, 2020228Feb 17, 20211150
-30.33%Jun 23, 2022426Mar 4, 2024303May 19, 2025729
-24.98%Jun 14, 202148Aug 19, 2021200Jun 6, 2022248
-18.18%May 10, 2011103Oct 4, 2011218Aug 15, 2012321

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Global Self Storage, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Global Self Storage, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Industrial industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for SELF, comparing it with other companies in the REIT - Industrial industry. Currently, SELF has a P/E ratio of 28.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SELF relative to other companies in the REIT - Industrial industry. Currently, SELF has a P/S ratio of 4.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SELF in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Industrial industry. Currently, SELF has a P/B value of 1.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items