NSANational Storage Affiliates Trust shows a mixed investment profile. While it offers a strong dividend yield and a solid operational base, recent performance and valuation metrics suggest a neutral stance. The company operates in a stable, though not high-growth, sector, with potential headwinds from interest rate sensitivity common to REITs.
The self-storage sector is generally defensive and benefits from demographic trends like smaller living spaces and increased mobility. However, it is less exposed to high-growth thematic trends like AI or renewable energy.
The company demonstrates consistent revenue generation and a significant dividend yield. However, its profitability metrics have shown volatility, and the debt levels are substantial, requiring careful management.
Short-term technical indicators suggest a slight upward bias, with some moving averages indicating buying signals. However, longer-term trends and oscillators show mixed signals, warranting a cautious approach.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Demographic Trends | 70 |
| Real Estate Market Dynamics | 40 |
| Industry Consolidation | 60 |
| Technological Adoption | 50 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 30 |
| Profitability | 45 |
| Growth | 35 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 40 |
| Cash Flow | 65 |
| Dividend Yield | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 70 |
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| MACD | 45 |
Strong Dividend Yield
The dividend yield is 7.09%, which is notably high and suggests a consistent income stream for investors.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 51.57, while appearing high on an absolute basis, should be considered in the context of the REIT sector and the company's growth prospects. For REITs, cash flow metrics and dividend yield are often more indicative of valuation.
High P/E Ratio in Certain Timeframes
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for Q1 2025 is 228.0 and for Q4 2024 is 167.8, indicating a very high valuation relative to current earnings in those specific quarters.
Declining Net Margins
Net margins have decreased from 30.1% in Q1 2024 to 6.9% in Q1 2025, signaling potential pressure on profitability as revenues grow.
June 2025
13
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
30
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
5
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.19
A: $0.19
L: $0.19
H: 192.63M
A: 185.43M
L: 175.28M
National Storage Affiliates Trust is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, focused on the ownership, operation and acquisition of self storage properties predominantly located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. As of March 31, 2025, the Company held ownership interests in and operated 1,075 self storage properties, located in 41 states and Puerto Rico with approximately 70.2 million rentable square feet. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self storage properties among public and private companies in the United States.
37.13 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for NSA have a max estimate of 43.00 and a min estimate of 30.00.