Public Storage, a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500, operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of self-storage facilities. As of September 30, 2020, the company reported an income before tax of $2,089,079,000.00 showcasing its pre-tax profitability. The net income ratio stands at 0.44 reflecting the firm's profitability margin, while the operating income ratio is 0.71 indicating the company's operational profitability margin. Additionally, the net total of other income and expenses is -$1,241,859,000.00 encompassing non-core financial activities. The organization incurred an interest expense of $287,401,000.00 highlighting its obligations regarding debt servicing. With interests in 2,504 self-storage facilities across 38 states, offering approximately 171 million net rentable square feet, Public Storage certainly emphasizes its extensive reach in the United States. Furthermore, the company holds about a 35% common equity interest in Shurgard Self Storage SA, which operates 239 self-storage facilities in seven Western European nations, contributing another 13 million net rentable square feet under the Shurgard brand. In addition to this, Public Storage has approximately a 42% common equity interest in PS Business Parks, Inc., which oversees roughly 28 million rentable square feet of commercial space as of the same date. Currently, the stock is priced at $300.44 positioning it in the higher-end market. With an average trading volume of 721,090.00 the stock indicates moderate liquidity, allowing for fluid transactions. Strongly supported by a large market capitalization of $52,500,254,640.00 Public Storage proves to be a dominant player within the self-storage industry, significantly contributing to the overall market landscape. It is indeed a key player in the REIT - Industrial industry, driving innovation and growth while adapting to changing market demands. Furthermore, the company operates within the Real Estate sector, underscoring its commitment to enhancing its footprint and creating shareholder value through strategic initiatives and market leadership.