Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) Balance Sheet

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The company maintains an ultra-conservative capital structure characterized by a 0.34 debt-to-equity ratio, providing insulation against interest rate volatility despite limited asset base expansion.

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SELF Balance Sheet

Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) balance sheet — 25-year assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity history

Annual Quarterly

Metric	TTM	Dec'25	Dec'24	Dec'23	Dec'22	Dec'21	Dec'20	Dec'19	Dec'18	Dec'17	Dec'16	Dec'15	Dec'14	Dec'13	Dec'12	Dec'11	Dec'10	Dec'09	Dec'08	Dec'07	Dec'06	Dec'05	Dec'04	Dec'03	Dec'02	Dec'01

Total Assets	63.7M	64.07M	65.52M	66.88M	67.38M	66.55M	64.95M	67.66M	58.59M	59.87M	61.65M	42.49M	38.27M	35.82M	35.96M	34.22M	38.03M	33.8M	29.99M	34.16M	32.45M	32.14M	36.83M	28.78M	27.69M	29.21M
Asset Growth %	-8.58%	-2.2%	-2.04%	-0.75%	1.25%	2.47%	-4.01%	15.49%	-2.15%	-2.88%	45.09%	11.03%	6.85%	-0.4%	5.08%	-10.02%	12.51%	12.7%	-12.21%	5.27%	0.96%	-12.73%	27.97%	3.94%	-5.2%	-
Real Estate & Other Assets	-54.5M	-54.87M	54.86M	56.21M	-748.32K	254K	152.54K	311.87K	-59.68M	-61.43M	-61.65M	12.32K	10.2K	5.02M	-35.84M	-31.75M	-37.14M	-33.31M	-29.18M	-33.26M	-31.64M	-31.41M	-36M	-28.07M	-27.32M	-28.75M
PP&E (Net)	0	0	0	0	54.2K	58.4M	59.79M	59.79M	53.81M	55.05M	55.78M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Investment Securities	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K	1000K
Total Current Assets	7.64M	7.59M	7.35M	7.2M	6.68M	3.72M	2.39M	4.71M	3.61M	4.13M	3.39M	44.17K	46.33K	107.47K	120K	2.46M	880K	480K	790K	900K	800K	680K	810K	650K	370K	450K
Cash & Equivalents	7.51M	7.36M	7.18M	6.92M	6.52M	2.9M	1.61M	3.99M	1.53M	2.15M	2.91M	29.76K	29.75K	0	0	0	220K	0	0	0	0	0	0	10K	0	0
Receivables	126.58K	117.9K	142.41K	169.41K	168.3K	120.64K	106.52K	164.08K	67.6K	103.29K	157.61K	14.4K	16.57K	107.47K	120K	1000K	660K	480K	793.21K	900.54K	803.99K	674.96K	810K	640K	370K	450K
Other Current Assets	0	106.44K	29.2K	106.77K	-6.68M	686.5K	667.46K	551.15K	449.83K	221.83K	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Intangible Assets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	398.8K	0	0	317.14K	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total Liabilities	17.32M	17.54M	18.08M	18.63M	19.04M	19.43M	24.91M	25.6M	21.38M	21.37M	21.1M	203.67K	169.3K	1.88M	810K	120K	960K	990K	3.01M	110K	90K	160K	160K	70K	100K	100K
Total Debt	15.49M	15.84M	16.36M	16.9M	17.48M	17.93M	23.56M	23.79M	19.27M	19.42M	19.37M	0	0	1.72M	600K	0	850K	900K	2.91M	0	0	60K	60K	0	30K	0
Net Debt	7.98M	8.47M	9.18M	9.98M	10.96M	15.03M	21.94M	19.8M	17.74M	17.27M	16.46M	-29.76K	-29.75K	1.72M	600K	0	630K	900K	2.91M	0	0	60K	60K	-10K	30K	0
Long-Term Debt	15.17M	15.15M	16.36M	16.9M	16.86M	17.92M	23.53M	23.75M	19.27M	19.42M	19.37M	0	0	1.72M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	60K	60K	0	0	0
Short-Term Borrowings	331.05K	655.48K	0	0	558.71K	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	600K	0	850K	900K	2.91M	0	0	0	0	0	30K	0
Capital Lease Obligations	78.54K	29.67K	0	0	54.2K	11.62K	24.97K	37.7K	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total Current Liabilities	331.05K	655.48K	1.72M	1.73M	1.62M	1.5M	1.35M	1.8M	2.11M	1.95M	1.72M	203.67K	169.3K	93.46K	640K	30K	850K	900K	2.91M	30K	20K	100K	100K	20K	30K	20K
Accounts Payable	0	0	0	0	0	1.5M	1.35M	1.8M	2.11M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Deferred Revenue	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-20.87M	-39.66M	-39.57M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other Liabilities	1.78M	1.7M	0	0	-16.92M	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	65.84K	640K	0	850K	900K	2.91M	0	0	0	0	0	30K	0
Total Equity	46.38M	46.54M	47.44M	48.25M	48.34M	47.12M	40.04M	42.07M	54.76M	55.66M	56.96M	42.29M	38.1M	33.94M	35.15M	34.1M	37.07M	32.81M	26.98M	34.06M	32.36M	31.98M	36.67M	28.71M	27.59M	29.11M
Equity Growth %	-8.03%	-1.9%	-1.68%	-0.19%	2.59%	17.68%	-4.82%	-23.19%	-1.62%	-2.28%	34.7%	10.99%	12.26%	-3.44%	3.08%	-8.01%	12.98%	21.61%	-20.79%	5.25%	1.19%	-12.79%	27.73%	4.06%	-5.22%	-
Shareholders Equity	46.38M	46.54M	47.44M	48.25M	48.34M	47.12M	40.04M	42.07M	37.21M	38.5M	40.55M	42.29M	38.1M	33.94M	35.15M	34.1M	37.07M	32.81M	26.98M	34.06M	32.36M	31.98M	36.67M	28.71M	27.59M	29.11M
Minority Interest	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17.56M	17.16M	16.41M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Common Stock	114.21K	113.64K	112.93K	111.53K	111.09K	107.09K	93.43K	93.3K	76.93K	76.19K	76.19K	32.98M	33.16M	33.2M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Additional Paid-in Capital	50.1M	49.91M	49.56M	49.23M	49.03M	46.85M	40.46M	40.33M	33.96M	33.88M	33.88M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retained Earnings	-3.83M	-3.49M	-2.24M	-1.09M	-801.69K	159.65K	-509.95K	1.64M	3.17M	3.75M	5.87M	593.52K	4.94M	740K	1.96M	1.61M	-1.42M	-3.71M	-1.88M	-3M	-4.71M	-5.81M	-6.94M	-8.13M	-8.36M	-7.4M
Preferred Stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3.17M	3.75M	5.87M	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Return on Assets (ROA)	3.32%	3.15%	3.21%	4.38%	3.07%	4.99%	0.41%	0.94%	1.05%	-0.24%	0.74%	15.14%	16.44%	3.79%	30.44%	0.44%	35.5%	37.34%	-39.91%	17.02%	11.52%	-15.98%	18.14%	16.26%	-4.89%	5.68%
Return on Equity (ROE)	4.57%	4.34%	4.44%	6.09%	4.31%	7.53%	0.67%	1.22%	1.12%	-0.26%	0.77%	15.21%	16.9%	3.94%	30.84%	0.45%	36.49%	39.84%	-41.94%	17.07%	11.56%	-16.05%	18.2%	16.31%	-4.9%	5.7%
Debt / Assets	24.32%	24.72%	24.97%	25.27%	25.93%	26.94%	36.27%	35.16%	32.89%	32.43%	31.43%	-	-	4.79%	1.67%	-	2.24%	2.66%	9.7%	-	-	0.19%	0.16%	-	0.11%	-
Debt / Equity	0.33x	0.34x	0.34x	0.35x	0.36x	0.38x	0.59x	0.57x	0.35x	0.35x	0.34x	-	-	0.05x	0.02x	-	0.02x	0.03x	0.11x	-	-	0.00x	0.00x	-	0.00x	-
Net Debt / EBITDA	1.83x	2.00x	2.03x	2.10x	2.13x	3.48x	6.84x	6.97x	2.19x	2.31x	3.31x	-0.01x	-	-	0.10x	-	0.08x	0.15x	-	-	-	-	0.02x	-0.00x	-	-
Book Value per Share	4.11	4.15	4.26	4.35	4.43	4.71	4.31	5.46	7.18	7.31	7.68	5.70	5.14	4.58	4.74	4.60	5.00	4.43	3.65	4.60	4.38	4.33	4.97	5.15	5.04	5.44

Key Metrics

Growth RegimeStable

ProfitabilityModerate

Balance SheetFortress

Cash FlowStable

Top Statement Risk

Limited Portfolio Scale

Verified Source

Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.

SEC 10-K (2026Q1)

Ultra-Conservative Debt Structure Maintained

As reported in financial statements, Global Self Storage maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, reflecting a highly conservative capital structure that provides significant insulation against interest rate volatility compared to larger, more levered peers in the self-storage sector.

The company's minimal reliance on debt suggests a strategic preference for balance sheet preservation over aggressive, levered growth. This low leverage profile may offer a defensive advantage, though it simultaneously limits the potential for equity returns through financial leverage in a stable interest rate environment.

High Cash Reserves Imply Inefficiency

Based on the provided quarterly data, the company holds approximately $7.4 million in cash, which represents a substantial portion of its total assets and suggests a cautious approach to capital deployment that may be creating a drag on overall shareholder returns.

While this liquidity provides a buffer against operational shocks, the lack of active deployment into new property acquisitions warrants further investigation into management's long-term growth strategy. Investors should monitor whether this cash pile is intended for future opportunistic acquisitions or if it reflects a lack of viable investment opportunities.

Asset Base Stagnation Limits Upside

According to recent SEC filings, total assets have remained largely stagnant at approximately $63.7 million, indicating that the company's growth trajectory is currently constrained by a lack of significant capital investment or portfolio expansion across its 13-property footprint.

The stability in asset values suggests that the company is not currently pursuing a strategy of aggressive development or acquisition. This lack of movement may imply that the current portfolio is reaching a maturity phase where organic growth is the primary, albeit limited, driver of value.

Equity Quality Anchored by Stability

As indicated by the consistent equity base of roughly $46.3 million, the company's capital structure appears stable, though the modest return on equity of 1.0% suggests that the underlying assets are not currently generating high-growth returns for shareholders.

The reliance on retained earnings rather than frequent secondary offerings suggests a disciplined approach to equity management. However, the low ROE may indicate that the capital is not being utilized with sufficient efficiency to drive meaningful long-term value creation for investors.

SELF — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SELF stock.

What are the total assets of Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF)?

As of 2025, Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) had total assets of $64.1M including $7.6M in current assets.

How much debt does Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) have?

Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) carries total debt of $15.8M. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.

What is the book value or shareholders' equity of Global Self Storage, Inc.?

Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $46.5M ($4.15 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.

What is Global Self Storage, Inc.'s current ratio and liquidity?

Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) reported a current ratio of 11.58x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.