Data Storage Corporation (DTST) Financial Ratios
19 years of historical data (2007–2025) · Technology · Information Technology Services
EV/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 19.00
30Y Low2.5·High27.7
P/FCF
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N/A
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5yr avg: 13.81
30Y Low0.4·High18.7
P/B Ratio
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0.59
↓-38% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.96
30Y Low0.0·High1.5
ROE
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62.1%
↓+549% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.6%
30Y Low-417%·High62%
Debt/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 1.63
30Y Low0.5·High28.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
DTST Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Data Storage Corporation trades at 1.3x earnings, 98% below its 5-year average of 52.7x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 28.3x, the stock trades at a discount of 96%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $21M | $37M | $31M | $21M | $10M | $19M | $471241 | $384470 | $461790 | $224162 | $80063 |
| Enterprise Value | $19M | $35M | $31M | $20M | $9M | $9M | $3M | $3M | $2M | $3M | $802561 |
| P/E Ratio → | 1.26 | 1.94 | 59.41 | 54.44 | — | 95.03 | — | — | 1.78 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 15.05 | 26.93 | 1.23 | 0.83 | 0.42 | 1.30 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.59 | 0.92 | 1.47 | 1.05 | 0.53 | 0.86 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | 8.93 | 18.69 | — | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.98 | 0.47 | 0.97 |
| P/OCF | — | — | 17.86 | 5.37 | 15.11 | — | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.85 | 0.47 | 1.40 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
DTST EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 25.49 | 1.21 | 0.80 | 0.39 | 0.62 | 0.31 | 0.40 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.18 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 21.46 | 17.61 | — | 17.93 | 2.76 | 3.05 | 2.46 | 4.80 | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 45.72 | 53.37 | — | — | 8.17 | 16.26 | 6.89 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | 8.57 | 17.50 | — | 3.07 | 4.43 | 4.90 | 5.32 | 9.74 |
DTST Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Data Storage Corporation earns an operating margin of -258.4%. Operating margins have compressed from -0.7% to -258.4% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. Return on equity of 62.1% is exceptionally high.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 44.4% | 44.4% | 43.8% | 38.4% | 33.9% | 43.1% | 41.8% | 44.1% | 38.9% | 40.5% | 29.2% |
| Operating Margin | -258.4% | -258.4% | 0.3% | -0.7% | -7.3% | -5.2% | -0.0% | 2.4% | 3.8% | -1.0% | -14.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1388.7% | 1388.7% | 2.1% | 1.5% | -18.3% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% | -21.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 62.1% | 62.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% | -21.0% | 2.2% | 11.0% | 4.0% | 15.5% | -11.1% | -53.5% |
| ROA | 56.2% | 56.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | -17.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.1% | -3.0% | -20.0% |
| ROIC | -9.0% | -9.0% | 0.3% | -0.7% | -8.5% | -6.9% | -0.0% | 3.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | -25.1% |
| ROCE | -11.4% | -11.4% | 0.4% | -0.9% | -8.2% | -5.7% | -0.0% | 6.2% | 11.5% | -3.5% | -68.2% |
DTST Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $2M exceeds total debt of $0, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.70 | 1.91 | 1.17 | 1.54 | 0.57 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 0.47 | 0.53 | — | 3.89 | 3.17 | 2.99 | 2.22 | 4.58 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.05 | -0.02 | -0.04 | -0.03 | -0.45 | 1.24 | 1.72 | 1.04 | 1.47 | 0.42 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | -0.28 | -0.73 | — | -19.58 | 2.31 | 2.70 | 1.97 | 4.38 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | -0.36 | -1.19 | — | 2.56 | 3.92 | 3.92 | 4.85 | 8.76 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | 5.64 | 5.02 | -30.26 | -0.10 | 1.99 | 1.17 | 3.40 | -0.76 | -3.06 |
Net cash position: cash ($2M) exceeds total debt ($0)
DTST Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Data Storage Corporation's current ratio of 21.05x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 4.14x to 21.05x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 21.05 | 21.05 | 4.35 | 4.14 | 3.40 | 5.07 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| Quick Ratio | 21.05 | 21.05 | 4.35 | 4.14 | 3.28 | 5.07 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| Cash Ratio | 20.25 | 20.25 | 3.48 | 3.63 | 2.49 | 4.08 | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.03 | 1.00 | 1.07 | 0.99 | 0.56 | 1.20 | 1.16 | 1.45 | 1.29 | 0.75 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | 29.06 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 405.03 | 32.02 | 18.43 | 53.56 | 58.50 | 21.72 | 29.75 | 21.82 | 17.96 | 67.22 |
DTST Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Data Storage Corporation does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 79.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 6.1% | 30.7% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51.1% | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 440.3% | 72.3% | 177944.5% | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 79.5% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 1.8% | — | 1.1% | — | — | 56.3% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | 11.2% | 5.4% | — | 197.3% | 197.5% | 102.1% | 213.5% | 103.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 31.8% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51.1% | 100.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $6M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $1M |
Peer Comparison
Compare DTST with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DTSTYou | $21M | 1.3 | — | — | 44.4% | -258.4% | 62.1% | -9.0% | — |
 CLPS | $27M | -3.7 | — | — | 20.9% | -4.0% | -11.6% | -7.9% | — |
 STRR | $42M | -5.4 | — | — | 45.7% | -2.1% | -11.2% | -5.3% | — |
 INTT | $231M | -88.1 | 75.8 | 40.7 | 43.0% | -3.3% | -2.5% | -2.6% | 5.1 |
 SIFY | $1B | -135.1 | 17.8 | — | 37.5% | 5.7% | -4.1% | 3.3% | 5.0 |
 NTAP | $31B | 24.9 | 16.0 | 16.8 | 70.7% | 24.5% | 106.7% | 124.4% | 1.3 |
 PSTG | $28B | 183.4 | 106.1 | 46.3 | 70.4% | 3.1% | 13.0% | 10.7% | 0.8 |
 CLFD | $548M | -69.0 | 64.9 | 22.2 | 33.7% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 0.6% | 1.1 |
 BLKB | $1B | 11.2 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 58.8% | 16.9% | 101.3% | 17.6% | 4.0 |
 DOMO | $96M | -1.6 | — | — | 75.0% | -12.3% | — | — | — |
 SCSC | $1B | 16.4 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 13.4% | 2.8% | 7.8% | 7.0% | 1.3 |
| Technology Median | — | 28.3 | 16.6 | 18.8 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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DTST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DTST stock.
What is Data Storage Corporation's P/E ratio?
Data Storage Corporation's current P/E ratio is 1.3x. The historical average is 42.5x.
What is Data Storage Corporation's ROE?
Data Storage Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 62.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is -84.7%.
Is DTST stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Data Storage Corporation is trading at a P/E of 1.3x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Data Storage Corporation's profit margins?
Data Storage Corporation has 44.4% gross margin and -258.4% operating margin.