Company / Operating Cash Flow
Public Storage Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.5B / $3.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 143
Real Estate
What the data says
Among 143 Real Estate companies, Public Storage is in the top 5% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.9B in FY2016 to $3.2B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.3%. Top quartile in the Real Estate sector.
Remained stable around $3.2B over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in Real EstateTop 5% of 143This company $3.2B Sector average $680.2M
▼
+368.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +9.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 1.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #7 out of 143 companies in the Real Estate sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.54 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 39.5%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.2B | +1.9% |
| FY2024 | $3.1B | -3.6% |
| FY2023 | $3.2B | +4.2% |
| FY2022 | $3.1B | +22.6% |
| FY2021 | $2.5B | +24.5% |
| FY2020 | $2.0B | -1.2% |
| FY2019 | $2.1B | +0.2% |
| FY2018 | $2.1B | +4.6% |
| FY2017 | $2.0B | +1.4% |
| FY2016 | $1.9B | +11.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 14, 2026