Public Storage (PSA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Public Storage is a leading self-storage REIT. While self-storage can be a resilient business with relatively stable cash flows, it is still capital-intensive (real estate) and sensitive to interest rates, which affect financing costs and property valuations. It lacks a clear, unpriced asymmetric opportunity directly tied to the fund's macro themes. While it exhibits some characteristics of quality (brand recognition, scale), it doesn't meet the asset-light or disruptive growth potential sought by the fund's philosophy.
Public Storage is the world's largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities, structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, developing, and managing storage properties. The company's dominant market position is secured by its unparalleled scale, highly recognized brand, extensive portfolio across key urban markets, and efficient operating model. Public Storage benefits from its leadership in a fragmented, needs-driven industry.
| Price | $301.77 |
| Market Cap | $52.2B |
| P/E (TTM) | 30.76 |
| P/E (Forward) | 29.42 |
| Price/Book | 10.66 |
| Return on Equity | 20.2% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 10.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 107.65 |
| Gross Margin | 74.8% |
| Operating Margin | 46.0% |
| Revenue Growth | 3.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 4.0% |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.3B |
Public Storage operates in the REIT - Industrial industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).