Life Storage, Inc. LSI NYSE

Life Storage, Inc. (LSI) has shown exceptional revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $525M to $1.0B (average +25.5%/yr). Net income reached $260M, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +45.9%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 25.5%, which is exceptional. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 69.7% (high), with a +6.9pp trend over the period. With a $11B market cap and MOAT composite score of 80/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (100/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 28-year history, the company was profitable in 28 of 28 years — a perfect long-term track record
• INCOME (85/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (80/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 64/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.