(SMA) SmartStop Self Storage REIT - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US83190J1097

Self Storage Space

SMA EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of SMA over the last years for every Quarter: "2023-06": 0.036081594376659, "2023-09": 0.025971316926483, "2023-12": 0.02105595563401, "2024-03": -0.015910438694187, "2024-06": -0.0073675519784409, "2024-09": -0.031903977113716, "2024-12": -0.0030264801411941, "2025-03": -0.051295753730671, "2025-06": -0.08458318479671,

SMA Revenue

Revenue of SMA over the last years for every Quarter: 2023-06: 59.59, 2023-09: 58.705, 2023-12: 57.561149, 2024-03: 57.042, 2024-06: 59.163, 2024-09: 60.157, 2024-12: 60.644, 2025-03: 65.449, 2025-06: 66.816,

Description: SMA SmartStop Self Storage REIT

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA) is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in self-storage facilities. As a self-storage REIT, the companys performance is closely tied to the demand for storage units, which is influenced by factors such as population growth, urbanization, and e-commerce activity.

Key drivers of SMAs revenue include occupancy rates, average rent per square foot, and the overall size of its property portfolio. The self-storage industry has historically demonstrated resilience during economic downturns, as consumers and businesses continue to require storage solutions. SMAs financial performance is also impacted by its ability to manage operating expenses, such as property maintenance and personnel costs.

To evaluate SMAs performance, investors should monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as same-store sales growth, occupancy rates, and funds from operations (FFO) per share. FFO is a critical metric for REITs, as it provides insight into their ability to generate cash from operations. Additionally, investors should track economic indicators such as GDP growth, housing market trends, and consumer spending patterns, as these can influence demand for self-storage services.

The self-storage REIT sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the rise of e-commerce and the increasing need for storage solutions. SMAs competitive positioning within this sector is influenced by factors such as its property portfolio, brand recognition, and operational efficiency. To assess SMAs investment potential, its essential to analyze its financial statements, management team, and growth strategy, as well as the overall market conditions and industry trends.

SMA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,797m
Sub-Industry Self-Storage REITs
IPO / Inception 2025-04-02

SMA Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 58.4%
Fundamental 50.8%
Dividend Rating 11.4%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -1.21%
Analyst Rating 4.55 of 5

SMA Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.85%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.08%
Annual Growth 5y 0.66%
Payout Consistency 1.0%
Payout Ratio 0.0%

SMA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -36.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 41.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 41.2%
CAGR 5y 13.22%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.52
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.25
Alpha 15.68
Beta -0.521
Volatility 21.21%
Current Volume 456.5k
Average Volume 20d 443.3k
Stop Loss 35.2 (-3.3%)
Signal 0.00

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 1.0

Net Income (-12.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 15.2m TTM)
FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.96pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -0.21% (prev -2.71%; Δ 2.49pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.02 (>3.0%) and CFO 50.9m > Net Income -12.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (912.3m) to EBITDA (123.1m) ratio: 7.41 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.99 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (54.4m) change vs 12m ago -43.77% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 57.00% (prev 66.80%; Δ -9.80pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 12.11% (prev 12.38%; Δ -0.27pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 0.83 (EBITDA TTM 123.1m / Interest Expense TTM 72.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -1.34

(A) -0.00 = (Total Current Assets 43.1m - Total Current Liabilities 43.7m) / Total Assets 2.30b
(B) -0.27 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -621.0m / Total Assets 2.30b
(C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 60.5m / Avg Total Assets 2.09b
(D) -0.62 = Book Value of Equity -620.1m / Total Liabilities 1.00b
Total Rating: -1.34 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 50.83

1. Piotroski 1.0pt = -4.0
2. FCF Yield 1.85% = 0.92
3. FCF Margin 20.12% = 5.03
4. Debt/Equity 0.82 = 2.18
5. Debt/Ebitda 8.07 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -0.34% = -0.42
7. RoE -1.74% = -0.29
8. Rev. Trend 79.03% = 3.95
9. Rev. CAGR 5.89% = 0.74
10. EPS Trend -91.12% = -2.28
11. EPS CAGR -108.4% = -2.50

What is the price of SMA shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 36.39 with a total of 456,500 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.04%, over one month by +1.03%, over three months by +1.20% and over the past year by +13.22%.

Is SmartStop Self Storage REIT a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, SmartStop Self Storage REIT is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 50.83 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SMA is around 35.85 USD . This means that SMA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.48%.

Is SMA a buy, sell or hold?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.55. Therefore, it is recommended to buy SMA.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SMA price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 38.1 4.7%
Analysts Target Price 38.1 4.7%
ValueRay Target Price 38 4.4%

Last update: 2025-08-20 02:48

SMA Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.80b (1.80b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 37.7m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/S = 7.8964
P/B = 4.8692
Beta = -0.041
Revenue TTM = 253.1m USD
EBIT TTM = 60.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 123.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 950.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 43.7m USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 993.7m USD (Calculated: Short Term 43.7m + Long Term 950.0m)
Net Debt = 912.3m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.75b USD (1.80b + Debt 993.7m - CCE 37.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.83 (Ebit TTM 60.5m / Interest Expense TTM 72.5m)
FCF Yield = 1.85% (FCF TTM 50.9m / Enterprise Value 2.75b)
FCF Margin = 20.12% (FCF TTM 50.9m / Revenue TTM 253.1m)
Net Margin = -5.11% (Net Income TTM -12.9m / Revenue TTM 253.1m)
Gross Margin = 57.00% ((Revenue TTM 253.1m - Cost of Revenue TTM 108.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -4.44 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 2.75b / Book Value Of Equity -620.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.21% (Interest Expense 12.0m / Debt 993.7m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 47.8m (EBIT 60.5m * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 0.99 (Total Current Assets 43.1m / Total Current Liabilities 43.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.82 (Debt 993.7m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.22b)
Debt / EBITDA = 8.07 (Net Debt 912.3m / EBITDA 123.1m)
Debt / FCF = 19.52 (Debt 993.7m / FCF TTM 50.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 741.0m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -0.56% (Net Income -12.9m, Total Assets 2.30b )
RoE = -1.74% (Net Income TTM -12.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 741.0m)
RoCE = 3.57% (Ebit 60.5m / (Equity 741.0m + L.T.Debt 950.0m))
RoIC = 2.64% (NOPAT 47.8m / Invested Capital 1.81b)
WACC = 2.98% (E(1.80b)/V(2.79b) * Re(4.10%)) + (D(993.7m)/V(2.79b) * Rd(1.21%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -10.0 | Cagr: -8.90%
Discount Rate = 4.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.17% ; FCFE base≈54.4m ; Y1≈47.6m ; Y5≈38.6m
Fair Price DCF = 22.63 (DCF Value 702.5m / Shares Outstanding 31.1m; 5y FCF grow -15.31% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 79.03 | Revenue CAGR: 5.89%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 14.81
EPS Correlation: -91.12 | EPS CAGR: -108.4%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 63.52

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