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PSA Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

21.9%

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders’ equity, so PSA’s 21.9% means it produces about $0.22 of net income for every dollar of equity invested.

Sector Performance

70th percentile

PSA

21.9%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

20.2%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This is well above the sector median of 13.3%, placing PSA in the 70th percentile among its sector peers. The trend direction for the last 8 quarters is N/A, but the year-over-year change is also N/A; the quarter-over-quarter change is +8.4%, moving from 20.2% to 21.9%. The combination of a high absolute ROE and a recent upward quarterly move points to improving profitability that could reduce equity risk for investors. However, the missing 8-quarter and year-over-year data limit confidence in the durability of that trend. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it confirms solid operational performance but does not by itself justify a more bullish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about PSA?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are PSA's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.