SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (SMA)


SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is a Maryland-based real estate investment trust focused on self-storage assets and related operations. The company is self-managed and supported by an integrated operating team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals. Through its indirect subsidiary, SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, it also sponsors other self-storage programs and, via its Managed Platform, provides third-party management services in the United States and Canada. As of February 20, 2026, SmartStop’s owned and managed portfolio included more than 460 operating properties across 35 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, representing over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet. In Canada, SmartStop and its affiliates owned or managed 49 properties across four provinces, totaling approximately 42,200 units and 4.3 million rentable square feet. The company was established in 2013 and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SMA.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-SMA
$23.42
-31.4% Downside
Overvalued
$36.36
6.6% Upside
Fair
Fair
July 31, 2026
August 14, 2026
1.6307
4.8%
August 5, 2026
221.4x
1.6x
6.8x
1.869 B
2.845 B
35.7%
99.2%
1.1
689.0%
1,160.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$23.42

Estimated downside of 31.4% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$1.70

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$23.42

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$36.36

Analysts imply upside of 6.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

276.1 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

314.8 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

133.2 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

163.9 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

NM

Forensic accounting screen.

Altman Z-Score

1.1

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

1,160.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

15

Dividend Payment Date

August 14, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 31, 2026

Dividend Yield

4.8%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.6307

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

689.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 7 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$23.42
Estimated downside 31.4%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 31.4%
Analyst Target
$36.36
Implied upside 6.6%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is $23.42. This implies an estimated downside of 31.4% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 31.4% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is $36.36. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 6.6%.

The current financial health read for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is August 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 4.8%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.6307, ex-dividend date is July 31, 2026, payment date is August 14, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is 221.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc is 1.869 B.

The current enterprise value listed for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc is 2.845 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc is NYSE-SMA, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc (NYSE-SMA) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc is 35.7%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc is 99.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.