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DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:DTST - US23786R2013 - Common Stock

4.245 USD
-0.1 (-2.41%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 4:30:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

DTST gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While DTST has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. DTST is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DTST has reported negative net income.
DTST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DTST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DTST 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

DTST has a Return On Assets (-1.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DTST's Return On Equity of -1.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DTST outperforms 45.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.22%
ROE -1.39%
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

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.
DTST has a Gross Margin of 43.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: DTST outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DTST has remained more or less at the same level.
DTST does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.71%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DTST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DTST has more shares outstanding
DTST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 6.85. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DTST (6.85) is better than 82.56% 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 6.85
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.01%
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 5.50. 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 5.50, DTST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 5.50 indicates that DTST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.50, DTST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.5
Quick Ratio 5.5
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

The earnings per share for DTST have decreased strongly by -285.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DTST shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.39% on average per year.
DTST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.53%.
The Revenue has been growing by 24.51% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-285%
EPS 3Y33.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y24.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.82%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -190.02% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -75.55% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-610%
EPS Next 2Y-190.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-44.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-75.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
DTST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDTST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -0.2 -0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DTST. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year DTST is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DTST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDTST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

DTST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DTST is cheaper than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.42
DTST Per share dataDTST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as DTST's earnings are expected to decrease with -190.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-190.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DTST does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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DATA STORAGE CORP

NASDAQ:DTST (10/22/2025, 4:30:40 PM)

4.245

-0.1 (-2.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners12.22%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners38.7%
Ins Owner Change3.52%
Market Cap30.82M
Revenue(TTM)25.46M
Net Income(TTM)-298600
Analysts43.33
Price Target9.18 (116.25%)
Short Float %5.17%
Short Ratio2.32
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)-161.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-226.8%
Max EPS beat(2)-97.06%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-101.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-226.8%
Max EPS beat(4)-21.57%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-88.52%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-75.35%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-24.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.59%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.4%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.9%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-600%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-600%
EPS NY rev (1m)-775%
EPS NY rev (3m)-775%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-93.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-93.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-50.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-50.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 46.51
P/B 1.44
P/tB 1.93
EV/EBITDA 12.42
EPS(TTM)-0.04
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.45
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.09
OCFY2.15%
SpS3.51
BVpS2.96
TBVpS2.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.22%
ROE -1.39%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.71%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 96.17%
Cap/Sales 5.42%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 82.74%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.5
Quick Ratio 5.5
Altman-Z 6.85
F-Score5
WACC9.01%
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)-285%
EPS 3Y33.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y-610%
EPS Next 2Y-190.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y24.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.82%
Revenue Next Year-44.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-75.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-52.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-17.57%
EBIT Next Year-214.29%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-202.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-66.02%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y16.81%