UHAL vs RCMT vs REXR vs NSA vs CUBE

For growth investors, RCM Technologies, Inc.

(RCMT) is the stronger pick with 14. 7% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -2. 3% for National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA). RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) offers the better valuation at 14. 0x trailing P/E (13. 0x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate U-Haul Holding Company (UHAL) a "Buy" — based on 2 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, RCM Technologies, Inc.

(RCMT) is the cheapest at 14. 0x versus National Storage Affiliates Trust at 61. 9x. On forward P/E, RCM Technologies, Inc. is actually cheaper at 13. 0x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: RCM Technologies, Inc. wins at 0. 32x versus National Storage Affiliates Trust's 14. 40x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, RCM Technologies, Inc.

(RCMT) delivered a total return of +782. 6%, compared to -20. 2% for Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (REXR). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: RCMT returned +494. 1% versus UHAL's +48. 5%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), CubeSmart (CUBE) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

53β versus RCM Technologies, Inc. 's 1. 30β — meaning RCMT is approximately 143% more volatile than CUBE relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (REXR) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 40% versus 2% for National Storage Affiliates Trust — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), RCM Technologies, Inc.

(RCMT) is pulling ahead at 14. 7% versus -2. 3% for National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: RCM Technologies, Inc. grew EPS 28. 0% year-over-year, compared to -44. 5% for U-Haul Holding Company. Over a 3-year CAGR, REXR leads at 16. 7% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

CubeSmart (CUBE) is the more profitable company, earning 29.

7% net margin versus 5. 1% for RCM Technologies, Inc. — meaning it keeps 29. 7% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: CUBE leads at 40. 0% versus 7. 9% for RCMT. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — UHAL leads at 85. 9%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 32x versus National Storage Affiliates Trust's 14. 40x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) trades at 13. 0x forward P/E versus 136. 8x for U-Haul Holding Company — 123. 8x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for UHAL: 53. 6% to $80. 00.

In this comparison, NSA (5.

3% yield), CUBE (5. 2% yield), REXR (4. 9% yield), UHAL (0. 3% yield) pay a dividend. RCMT does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, CubeSmart (CUBE) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

53), 5. 2% yield). Both have compounded well over 10 years (CUBE: +75. 0%, UHAL: +48. 5%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (UHAL (Industrials) and RCMT (Industrials) and REXR (Real Estate) and NSA (Real Estate) and CUBE (Real Estate)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: UHAL is a small-cap quality compounder stock; RCMT is a small-cap deep-value stock; REXR is a small-cap income-oriented stock; NSA is a small-cap income-oriented stock; CUBE is a small-cap income-oriented stock. REXR, NSA, CUBE pay a dividend while UHAL, RCMT do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.