Self-Storage REITs
What Are Self-Storage REITs?
Self-Storage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own and operate facilities that offer short-term storage solutions to individuals and businesses. These REITs generate income by leasing storage units for a variety of needs, including moving, downsizing, or inventory management.
Why Invest?
Self-storage REITs provide consistent cash flow, driven by high occupancy rates and relatively low operating costs. With growing urbanization, increased mobility, and a rise in e-commerce, demand for storage space remains strong, making these REITs a resilient investment in both good and bad economic times.
Challenges & Outlook
While competition and overbuilding can impact profitability, self-storage remains a stable asset class. As people continue to downsize, relocate, and seek storage for seasonal goods, self-storage REITs are poised for continued growth, providing a solid long-term investment in real estate.
| Ticker Symbol | Company Name | Property Sector | Market Cap ($B) | Dividend Yield | Payout Frequency | Price-to-FFO | Debt Ratio | Short Interest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | Public Storage | Self-Storage | 45.73 | 4.42% | Quarter | 16.1 | 14% | 2.5% | |
| EXR | Extra Space Storage | Self-Storage | 27.83 | 4.79% | Quarter | 16.7 | 29% | 2.8% | |
| CUBE | CubeSmart | Self-Storage | 8.10 | 5.83% | Quarter | 14.0 | 24% | 2.5% | |
| NSA | National Storage | Self-Storage | 3.59 | 7.87% | Quarter | 13.2 | 47% | 10.3% | |
| SMA | SmartStop | Self-Storage | 1.71 | 5.14% | Monthly | 16.8 | -- | 8.6% | |
| SELF | Global Self Storage | Self-Storage | 0.06 | 5.69% | Quarter | 12.4 | 26% | 0.1% |
