DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST)
US23786R2013 - Common Stock
Overall DTST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DTST against 84 industry peers in the IT Services industry. DTST has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. DTST is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DTST was profitable.
DTST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DTST reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years DTST 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DTST (1.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.92%, DTST is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 1.92% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-5.23%
ROA(5y)-3.12%
ROE(3y)-6.68%
ROE(5y)-3.97%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.54%, DTST is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DTST has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.38%, DTST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DTST has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.54% | ||
| GM | 38.38% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y33.41%
PM growth 5Y-1.95%
GM growth 3Y-2.85%
GM growth 5Y-0.29%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DTST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
DTST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DTST has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DTST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.03 indicates that DTST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DTST (8.03) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DTST is 0.23, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DTST, only 0.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DTST's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.23 is amongst the best of the industry. DTST outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
DTST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DTST has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.03 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.57%
2.3 Liquidity
DTST has a Current Ratio of 4.14. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DTST (4.14) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.14 indicates that DTST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DTST has a better Quick ratio (4.14) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DTST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 134.62%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, DTST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.75% on average per year.
DTST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.56%.
DTST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)134.62%
EPS 3Y38.29%
EPS 5Y5.75%
EPS growth Q2Q400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.56%
Revenue growth 3Y38.87%
Revenue growth 5Y22.93%
Revenue growth Q2Q19.77%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DTST will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 134.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DTST will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y246.8%
EPS Next 2Y134.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.38%
Revenue Next 2Y14.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 67.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DTST.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DTST.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DTST to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.60), we can say DTST is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.97, the valuation of DTST can be described as rather expensive.
DTST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.15, DTST is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DTST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DTST, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DTST's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DTST's earnings are expected to grow with 134.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)11.7
EPS Next 2Y134.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DTST!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
DATA STORAGE CORP
NASDAQ:DTST (5/17/2024, 7:00:01 PM)
6.05
-0.09 (-1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
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| PE | 67.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.97 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)11.7
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 1.92% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.54% | ||
| GM | 38.38% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.07
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 4.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.14 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)134.62%
EPS 3Y38.29%
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EPS Next Y246.8%
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