Public Storage (PSA) — Stock Score Summary

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$301.77
Market Cap$52.2B
P/E (TTM)30.76
P/E (Forward)29.42
Price/Book10.66
Return on Equity20.2%
Return on Invested Capital10.7%
Debt/Equity107.65
Gross Margin74.8%
Operating Margin46.0%
Revenue Growth3.2%
Dividend Yield4.0%
Free Cash Flow$2.3B

Public Storage operates in the REIT - Industrial industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Public Storage’s (PSA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Public Storage (PSA) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (24), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Public Storage have an economic moat?
Public Storage (PSA) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Public Storage a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Public Storage (PSA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Public Storage in?
Public Storage (PSA) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Industrial industry (United States).