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Public Storage (PSA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Public Storage stock (PSA) is currently trading at $267.63. Public Storage PE ratio is 29.77. Public Storage PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 9.73. Analyst consensus price target for PSA is $313.25. WallStSmart rates PSA as Underperform.

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PSA

Public Storage

NYSEREAL ESTATE
$267.63
$0.32 (-0.12%)
52W$246.18
$309.71
Target$313.25+17.0%

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PSA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Public Storage (PSA)

Margin of Safety
-380.1%
Significantly Overvalued
PSA Fair Value
$61.20
Graham Formula
Current Price
$267.63
$206.43 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $61.20
Overvalued
Price $267.63
Graham IV $61.20
Analyst $313.25

PSA trades 380% above its Graham fair value of $61.20, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Public Storage (PSA) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and price/sales. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Public Storage (PSA) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.2/10
Operating MarginProfitability
46.20%10/10

Keeps $46 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
36.90%10/10

Keeps $37 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
83.26%10/10

83.26% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$47.03B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Return on EquityProfitability
18.80%7/10

Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity

Public Storage (PSA) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 1.6/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-19.30%0/10

Earnings declining -19.30%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
9.872/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Price/SalesValuation
9.732/10

Very expensive at 9.7x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
9.532/10

Very expensive at 9.5x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
3.30%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 3.30% annually

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
29.77
Expensive
Forward P/E
26.53
Premium
Trailing P/E
29.77
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
9.73
Premium
EV/Revenue
12.63
Premium

Public Storage (PSA) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 18.80%, Operating Margin at 46.20%, Profit Margin at 36.90%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (9.87), Price/Sales (9.73), Price/Book (9.53) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.30%, EPS Growth at -19.30%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 18.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.30% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

PSA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

PSA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 9.73x trades 20% below its historical average of 12.18x (26th percentile). The current valuation is 50% below its historical high of 19.46x set in Mar 2016, and 85% above its historical low of 5.27x in Mar 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~11.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Public Storage (PSA) · REAL ESTATEREIT - INDUSTRIAL

The Big Picture

Public Storage is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 4.8B with 330% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 36.9%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 330% YoY, reaching 4.8B. This pace significantly outperforms most REIT - INDUSTRIAL peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1880.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Public Storage maintain 330%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.4%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - INDUSTRIAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Public Storage.

Bottom Line

Public Storage offers an attractive blend of growth (330% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Public Storage(PSA)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

REAL ESTATE

Industry

REIT - INDUSTRIAL

Country

USA

Public Storage is an American international self storage company headquartered in Glendale, California, that is run as a real estate investment trust (REIT).

Visit Public Storage (PSA) Website
701 WESTERN AVENUE, GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, 91201-2349