September 7, 2023
Top 10 Stock Shurgard Self Storage Strong Buy Recommendation

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For each investment strategy, we provide you with more detailed analysis and our recommendation. You see the ranks of the top 10 stocks ranked by that particular investment strategy (360° View, Sentiment, Value, Growth, Safety and Combined Financial Performance).

360° View: Obermatt 360° View Shurgard Self Storage Strong Buy

360 METRICS	September 7, 2023
VALUE
VALUE	14
GROWTH
GROWTH	86
SAFETY
SAFETY	98
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	82
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	94

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 94 (better than 94% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Shurgard Self Storage are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Shurgard Self Storage. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 86, which means that the company experiences above-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth, as well as stock returns. This means that growth is higher than for 86% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Safety Rank at 98 means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 98% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, the consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 82, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 82% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Value Rank is less desirable at 14, meaning that the share price of Shurgard Self Storage is on the higher side compared with indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 86% of alternative stocks in the same industry. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 94, Shurgard Self Storage is better positioned than 94% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as above-average growth (Growth Rank of 86), a safe financing structure (Safety Rank of 98), and positive professional market sentiment (Sentiment Rank of 82), it is a solid stock investment where growth may be the strongest driver of the investment rationale, also reflected by institutional investors. It is typical for growth companies to have low value, as is the case here. Investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much more do you pay for the stock of Shurgard Self Storage compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The growth rank measures the growth momentum of the company (86% better than peers). The value rank could be the reverse reflection of that (14%). A Value Rank below that level may be assessed as expensive, a rank above that is still good value. Sometimes market sentiment just reflects the past, sometimes the reality. You pay more than the market average for this stock, but it may be worth it. ...read more

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Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Shurgard Self Storage very positive

SENTIMENT METRICS	September 7, 2023
ANALYST OPINION
ANALYST OPINION	36
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	56
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	90
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	95
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	82

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 82 (better than 82% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Shurgard Self Storage is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Shurgard Self Storage. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 36 (worse than 64% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. But they are changing their opinions! Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 56, which indicates a shift in stock research experts opinions for the better. In other words, they are getting more optimistic about stock investments in Shurgard Self Storage. Even better, the Professional Investors rank is 90, meaning that professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 90% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Furthermore, Market Pulse has a rank of 95, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are upbeat when discussing this company (more positive news than for 95% of competitors). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 82 (more positive than 82% compared with investment alternatives), Shurgard Self Storage has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. While analysts are still critical of the company, some are changing their minds. In addition, the professional news channels are optimistic, and many institutional investors have already bought stock in the company. These are encouraging signals, despite the still lower level of analyst recommendations. They may be due to a problematic past, and about to change. The positive sentiment signals are stronger than the negative. ...read more

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Value Strategy: Shurgard Self Storage Stock Price Value low

VALUE METRICS	September 7, 2023
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	24
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	28
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	21
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	39
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	14

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 14 (worse than 86% compared with alternatives), Shurgard Self Storage shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators below average for Shurgard Self Storage. Price-to-Sales is 24 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 76% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Shurgard Self Storage's sales levels. Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) also has a low Price-to-Book Rank of 21, which means that both reliable company size indicators, sales, and invested capital cannot explain the high stock price of Shurgard Self Storage. In addition, the two profit-related value indicators, Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a low rank of 28 and Dividend Yield, which is lower than 61% of comparable companies, also make the stock more expensive compared with investment alternatives. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 14, is a sell recommendation based on Shurgard Self Storage's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. How can market participants pay such a high price for Shurgard Self Storage? One reason may be that the company is simply too popular. If enough people want a particular stock, its price can exceed reasonable levels. This is often the case for companies offering new and exciting products and everybody wants a piece of the action. Should you pay a lot for a hot stock such as Shurgard Self Storage? It's risky, and even if the stock price continues to grow because of popular demand, it may return to more typical lower levels later. And that return can be sudden and quick, making it impossible for retail investors to exit on time. Sometimes, high prices are deserved. This is the case when it is justified to believe that the company will dominate a market with high profit margins. It has happened in the past for many technology companies and indeed for commercially successful pharmaceutical discoveries. Sometimes they last, sometimes, they get eaten alive. Shurgard Self Storage may be such a type of stock. That would mean, retail investors should be careful, only considering investing a small part of their wealth in this exciting category and always being ready to lose more than half, if not all of the investment. ...read more

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Growth Strategy: Shurgard Self Storage Growth Momentum high

GROWTH METRICS	September 7, 2023
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	67
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	67
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	97
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	48
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	86

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with alternatives) for 2023, Shurgard Self Storage shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Shurgard Self Storage. Sales Growth has a value of 67 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow more than 67% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a value of 67 and Capital Growth with a rank of 97 means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow both profits and invested capital more than of its competitors. But Stock Returns has only a rank of 48, which means that stock returns have recently been below 52% of alternative investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 86, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Shurgard Self Storage has only one below-average growth indicator, the stock returns. This is probably the least reliable growth indicator, because it measures company and investor expectations at the same time. The three other growth indicators, which are all positive for Shurgard Self Storage, are more reliable measures of growth momentum. For this reason, the company seems to be on a good trajectory, unless you think the current period is not representative, because of unique events that will not be repeated in the future. ...read more

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Safety Strategy: Shurgard Self Storage Debt Financing Safety very solid

SAFETY METRICS	September 7, 2023
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	97
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	56
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	92
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	98

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2023, the company Shurgard Self Storage has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Shurgard Self Storage is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, where all three are above average for Shurgard Self Storage. Leverage is at 97, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 97% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 56, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 56% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 92, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 92% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives), Shurgard Self Storage has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. ...read more

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Combined financial peformance: Shurgard Self Storage Top Financial Performance

COMBINED PERFORMANCE	September 7, 2023
VALUE
VALUE	14
GROWTH
GROWTH	86
SAFETY
SAFETY	92
COMBINED
COMBINED	92

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with investment alternatives), Shurgard Self Storage (Real Estate: Operating Services, Luxembourg) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Shurgard Self Storage are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 14 (worse than 86% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 86) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 98, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 92, is a strong buy recommendation based on Shurgard Self Storage's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Shurgard Self Storage exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 14), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 86). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 98) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). ...read more

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