Logo image of DTST

DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DTST - Nasdaq - US23786R2013 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.81  -0.02 (-0.41%)

After market: 4.81 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DTST scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DTST was compared to 82 industry peers in the IT Services industry. DTST is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. DTST is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

Quickly go to:

4

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DTST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DTST had a positive cash flow from operations.
DTST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
DTST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
DTST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDTST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M -2M -4M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DTST (0.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of DTST (0.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 0.9%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-4.8%
ROA(5y)-2.57%
ROE(3y)-6.16%
ROE(5y)-2.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DTST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDTST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.77%, DTST is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
DTST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DTST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.60%, DTST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
DTST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.77%
GM 43.6%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-33.8%
PM growth 3Y15.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.48%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
DTST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDTST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

More info and screens

8

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DTST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, DTST has more shares outstanding
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.
DTST Yearly Shares OutstandingDTST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
DTST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDTST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.41 indicates that DTST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DTST has a Altman-Z score of 4.41. This is in the better half of the industry: DTST outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for DTST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.41
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.4%
DTST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDTST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M 15M 20M

2.3 Liquidity

DTST has a Current Ratio of 3.52. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.52, DTST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
DTST has a Quick Ratio of 3.52. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DTST (3.52) is better than 87.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.52
Quick Ratio 3.52
DTST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDTST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

More info and screens

7

3. Growth

3.1 Past

DTST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -77.78%.
DTST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.39% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DTST shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.15% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DTST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 24.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.78%
EPS 3Y33.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y24.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.89%

3.2 Future

DTST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 70.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DTST will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-158.29%
EPS Next 2Y70.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y10.41%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
DTST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDTST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10M 20M 30M
DTST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDTST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.1 -0.1 0.2 -0.2

More info and screens

2

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 240.50, the valuation of DTST can be described as expensive.
DTST's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. DTST is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.58, DTST is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DTST.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DTST to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.44), we can say DTST is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 240.5
Fwd PE 23.58
DTST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDTST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

DTST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DTST is cheaper than 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.81
DTST Per share dataDTST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DTST's earnings are expected to grow with 70.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y70.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A

More info and screens

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DTST!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

More info and screens

DATA STORAGE CORP

NASDAQ:DTST (7/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 4.81 0 (0%)

4.81

-0.02 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)05-15 2025-05-15/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-12 2025-08-12
Inst Owners11.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners37.68%
Ins Owner Change0.82%
Market Cap34.34M
Analysts82.86
Price Target9.18 (90.85%)
Short Float %5.98%
Short Ratio6.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-60.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)-21.57%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-103.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-230.72%
Max EPS beat(4)-21.57%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-54.66%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-63.54%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.84%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.45%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-200%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-150%
EPS NY rev (1m)-150%
EPS NY rev (3m)-150%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 240.5
Fwd PE 23.58
P/S 1.36
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 35.76
P/B 1.58
P/tB 2.13
EV/EBITDA 10.81
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.42%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)-0.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY2.8%
SpS3.53
BVpS3.04
TBVpS2.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 0.9%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.77%
GM 43.6%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.8%
ROA(5y)-2.57%
ROE(3y)-6.16%
ROE(5y)-2.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-33.8%
PM growth 3Y15.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.48%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 106.67%
Cap/Sales 5.98%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 80.97%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.52
Quick Ratio 3.52
Altman-Z 4.41
F-Score6
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)87.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.78%
EPS 3Y33.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y-158.29%
EPS Next 2Y70.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y24.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.89%
Revenue Next Year11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y10.41%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-364.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-17.57%
EBIT Next Year71.43%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y281.19%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y16.81%