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-0.1 (-2.28%)
DTST gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DTST had negative earnings in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DTST (34.31%) is better than 98.86% of its industry peers.
- DTST has a Return On Equity of 41.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DTST outperforms 96.59% of its industry peers.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 81.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DTST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- DTST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DTST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of DTST (43.92%) is better than 65.91% 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
- Compared to 5 years ago, DTST has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, DTST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- DTST has an Altman-Z score of 3.62. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- DTST has a Altman-Z score of 3.62. This is in the better half of the industry: DTST outperforms 63.64% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.64 indicates that DTST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- DTST's Current ratio of 5.64 is amongst the best of the industry. DTST outperforms 92.05% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 5.64 indicates that DTST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- DTST has a better Quick ratio (5.64) than 92.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DTST have decreased strongly by -835.00% 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.
- The Revenue for DTST has decreased by -20.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, DTST will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -171.87% on average per year.
- 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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DTST. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- 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
- DTST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
DATA STORAGE CORP / DTST FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DTST stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DTST.
What is the valuation status for DTST stock?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for DTST stock?
The financial health rating of DATA STORAGE CORP (DTST) is 8 / 10.