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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1302
Positioning
Market Dominance
Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate
Trading
$50.7B
Joseph D. Russell
Public Storage is a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. At September 30, 2020, we had interests in 2,504 self-storage facilities located in 38 states with approximately 171 million net rentable square feet in the United States. Our headquarters are located in Glendale, California.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = PSA ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$SII SPROTT INC. | 75 | 91 | 87 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PUK PRUDENTIAL PLC | 73 | 88 | 97 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NMR NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | 72 | 81 | 92 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PSLV Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 69 | 82 | 80 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UFCS UNITED FIRE GROUP INC | 68 | 81 | 93 | 76 | 5.0x | 3.5x | 13.2% | 4.1% | 99.9% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 16.0x | $775M | VS | |
$SLF SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC | 68 | 83 | 95 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CBOE Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 68 | 75 | 63 | 77 | 21.3x | 15.7x | 24.0% | 13.7% | 41.7% | 32.4% | 26.4% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 30.0x | $25.7B | VS | |
$VTMX Vesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. | 67 | 69 | 77 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 67 | 64 | 82 | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GLDM World Gold Trust | 66 | 54 | 85 | 92 | 11.3x | 11.3x | - | 20.9% | 100.0% | 97.1% | 554.8% | -19.0% | 0.0% | - | $32.0B | VS | |
$PSA Public Storage | 55 | 65 | 56 | 46 | 31.1x | 27.6x | 18.4% | 8.5% | 73.0% | 42.0% | 35.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 110.0x | $50.7B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 11.9x | 7.8x | 9.0% | 1.3% | 77.7% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 0.5x | - | REF |
Public Storage (PSA) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 54.7/100. It ranks #1302 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Fair valuation relative to peers
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 65 | 89 | -24DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 46 | 46 | 0NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 56 | 77 | -21DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 38 | 71 | -33DRAG |
| STABILITY | 76 | 84 | -8DRAG |
| SHORT INT | 34 | 25 | +9ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 19.4% vs WACC 8.7% (spread +10.7%)
GM 73% vs sector 78%, OM 42% vs sector 18%
Capital turnover 0.48x
Rev growth 4%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 6.3x, Net debt/EBITDA 5.2x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Public Storage (PSA) as a Hold with a composite score of 54.7/100 at a current price of $304.60. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Public Storage holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 54.7/100 places it at rank #1302 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 73% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 18.4% exceed cost of capital.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 110% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Public Storage represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Public Storage a Hold rating, with a composite score of 54.7/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1302 of 7,333 stocks, PSA presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
PSA earns a quality score of 65/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 18.4% (sector avg: 9.0%), gross margins of 73.0% (sector avg: 77.7%), net margins of 35.8% (sector avg: 21.9%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
PSA's value score of 56/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 31.12x, an EV/EBITDA of 27.62x, a P/B ratio of 5.73x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
Public Storage's investment score of 38/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 4.3% vs. a sector average of 10.7% and a return on assets of 8.5% (sector: 1.3%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
PSA is currently showing below-average momentum at 46/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 4.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.45 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
PSA shows good financial stability with a score of 76/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 110.00x (sector avg: 0.5x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
Public Storage's short interest score of 34/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 110.00x). At $50.7B (large-cap), PSA carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
Public Storage offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.2%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. This compares to a sector average dividend yield of 2.0%. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
Public Storage is a large-cap company in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1302 of 7,333 overall (82nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 18.4% exceeding the 9.0% sector median and operating margins of 42.0% above the 18.1% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate peers.
While PSA currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (76) vs Short Int. (34) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 255% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 105% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 6% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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