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DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

3.42  -0.07 (-2.01%)

After market: 3.43 +0.01 (+0.29%)

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. While DTST has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DTST shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DTST was profitable.
In the past year DTST had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years DTST 4 years were profitable.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 0.72%, DTST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
DTST has a Return On Equity (0.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

The Profit Margin of DTST (0.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DTST has grown nicely.
DTST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DTST (43.60%) is better than 64.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DTST has remained more or less at the same level.
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DTST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for DTST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DTST has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DTST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

DTST has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.28, DTST is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3.28
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.51%
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

A Current Ratio of 3.52 indicates that DTST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DTST's Current ratio of 3.52 is amongst the best of the industry. DTST outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
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.
DTST has a Quick ratio of 3.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. DTST outperforms 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

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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.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.15% in the past year.
DTST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.51% yearly.
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 52.69% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y16.57%
EPS Next 2Y52.69%
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 171.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DTST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DTST is on the same level as its industry peers.
DTST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.57.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.96 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DTST.
DTST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DTST is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DTST to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.41), we can say DTST is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 171
Fwd PE 20.96
DTST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDTST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

96.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DTST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.44
DTST Per share dataDTST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DTST does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
DTST's earnings are expected to grow with 52.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)10.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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DATA STORAGE CORP

NASDAQ:DTST (6/16/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 3.43 +0.01 (+0.29%)

3.42

-0.07 (-2.01%)

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 Change3.23%
Ins Owners37.68%
Ins Owner Change1.56%
Market Cap24.42M
Analysts82.86
Price Target9.18 (168.42%)
Short Float %6.97%
Short Ratio7.8
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)-116.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-116.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 171
Fwd PE 20.96
P/S 0.97
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 25.43
P/B 1.13
P/tB 1.52
EV/EBITDA 2.44
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.58%
EPS(NY)0.16
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)-0.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY3.93%
SpS3.53
BVpS3.04
TBVpS2.25
PEG (NY)10.32
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 3.28
F-Score6
WACC9.51%
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 Y16.57%
EPS Next 2Y52.69%
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%