4.44 USD
+0.02 (+0.45%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DTST. DTST was compared to 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. DTST has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. DTST does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
Of the past 5 years DTST 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years DTST 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DTST (-1.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.39%, DTST is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
DTST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DTST has declined.
DTST has a better Gross Margin (43.71%) than 63.53% of its industry peers.
DTST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DTST does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DTST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
DTST has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.20 indicates that DTST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.20, DTST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.88% of the companies in the same industry.
DTST has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.2 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.64%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.50, DTST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.76% of the companies in the same industry.
DTST has a Quick Ratio of 5.50. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DTST has a better Quick ratio (5.50) than 91.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.5 |
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
DTST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.65%.
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)1.65%
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 -190.02% on average per year.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DTST reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year DTST is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DTST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
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
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DTST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:DTST (12/1/2025, 8:03:30 PM)
4.44
+0.02 (+0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.22%
Inst Owner Change-12.97%
Ins Owners38.7%
Ins Owner Change3.52%
Market Cap33.30M
Revenue(TTM)25.37M
Net Income(TTM)-298.60K
Analysts43.33
Price Target9.18 (106.76%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio1.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-600%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-775%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-93.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-50.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 50.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 2.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
EPS(TTM)-0.15
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.45
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.09
OCFY1.99%
SpS3.39
BVpS2.86
TBVpS2.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 7.2 |
F-Score5
WACC8.64%
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 Y-610%
EPS Next 2Y-190.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.65%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y24.51%
Sales Q2Q%-92.82%
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%
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 1 / 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 3 / 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 decline by -610% 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%.