5.04 USD
+0.02 (+0.4%)
5.05 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. 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
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.
DTST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DTST's Return On Assets of 34.31% is amongst the best of the industry. DTST outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DTST (41.40%) is better than 95.45% 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 81.53%, DTST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Gross Margin of 43.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DTST outperforms 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 3.98. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DTST's Altman-Z score of 3.98 is fine compared to the rest 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 | 3.98 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
DTST has a Current Ratio of 5.64. This indicates that DTST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.64, DTST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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%.
DTST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.51% yearly.
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
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -73.98% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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
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
DTST's earnings are expected to decrease with -171.87% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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% |
5.04
+0.02 (+0.4%)
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 Cap37.80M
Revenue(TTM)20.06M
Net Income(TTM)16.36M
Analysts43.33
Price Target9.18 (82.14%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio0.87
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)5250%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)33.33%
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 | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 59.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| 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
OCFY1.67%
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 | 3.98 |
F-Score7
WACC8.78%
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%.