5.09 USD
+0.01 (+0.2%)
Taking everything into account, DTST scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DTST was compared to 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While DTST has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DTST is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DTST has reported negative net income.
In the past year DTST had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
DTST has a better Return On Assets (34.31%) than 97.73% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.40%, DTST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 34.31% | ||
| ROE | 41.4% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
DTST's Profit Margin of 81.53% is amongst the best of the industry. DTST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DTST has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DTST has declined.
DTST has a better Gross Margin (43.92%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
DTST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 81.53% | ||
| GM | 43.92% |
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%
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.
2.2 Solvency
DTST has an Altman-Z score of 4.00. 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 4.00, DTST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.91% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.64 indicates that DTST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.64, DTST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
DTST has a Quick Ratio of 5.64. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DTST (5.64) is better than 92.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DTST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -835.00%.
DTST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.39% yearly.
DTST shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -20.20%.
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)-835%
EPS 3Y33.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-550%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y24.51%
Sales Q2Q%-92.82%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -171.87% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
DTST is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -73.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y2901.71%
EPS Next 2Y-171.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-43.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-73.98%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DTST reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DTST. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as DTST's earnings are expected to decrease with -171.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-171.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DTST!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:DTST (12/30/2025, 8:18:10 PM)
5.09
+0.01 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.42%
Inst Owner Change-12.97%
Ins Owners37.63%
Ins Owner Change4.81%
Market Cap38.17M
Revenue(TTM)20.06M
Net Income(TTM)16.36M
Analysts43.33
Price Target9.18 (80.35%)
Short Float %1.17%
Short Ratio0.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-94.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-226.8%
Max EPS beat(2)36.97%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-77.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-226.8%
Max EPS beat(4)36.97%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-83.65%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-75.16%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-34.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.21%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.2%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.44%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1100%
EPS NY rev (1m)688.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)688.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-94.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-49.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 60.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 0.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.15
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.38
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.08
OCFY1.65%
SpS2.68
BVpS5.27
TBVpS5.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 34.31% | ||
| ROE | 41.4% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 81.53% | ||
| GM | 43.92% | ||
| 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 190.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
F-Score7
WACC8.97%
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)-835%
EPS 3Y33.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-550%
EPS Next Y2901.71%
EPS Next 2Y-171.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y24.51%
Sales Q2Q%-92.82%
Revenue Next Year-43.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-73.98%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-275.69%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-17.57%
EBIT Next Year-242.86%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-103.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-76.35%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y16.81%
DATA STORAGE CORP / DTST FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DTST stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DTST.
Can you provide the valuation status for DATA STORAGE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) stock?
DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) is expected to grow by 2901.71% in the next year.
Is the dividend of DATA STORAGE CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.