Corporate Overview The Company is a leading provider of enterprise cloud and business continuity solutions, specializing in fully managed cloud hosting, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and IT automation services. DSC leverages its expertise through its subsidiaries: CloudFirst Technologies Corporation (“CloudFirst Technologies”), CloudFirst Europe Ltd. (“CloudFirst Europe” and, together with CloudFirst Technologies, “CloudFirst”), and Nexxis Inc. (“Nexxis”). Through its CloudFirst platform – built on IBM Power Systems infrastructure – DSC delivers high-performance cloud solutions tailored for IBM i and AIX workloads. This niche focus on IBM Power environments distinguishes CloudFirst in the market: none of the major public cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud) natively support IBM i/AIX workload, giving DSC a distinct competitive edge in serving clients with these mission-critical systems.
| Metric | TTM | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7.5M | 25M | 25M | 24M | 15M | 9.3M |
| Net Income | 16M | 513K | 299K | -4.4M | 204K | 200K |
| EPS | $2.19 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $-0.64 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
| Free Cash Flow | -53K | -60K | 2.3M | 537K | -817K | 930K |
| ROIC | -4.1% | - | 1.5% | -20.1% | 1.6% | - |
| Gross Margin | 49.4% | 43.8% | 38.4% | 33.9% | 43.1% | 41.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.88 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | -2.5M | - | -168K | -4.1M | -767K | - |
| Operating Margin | -33.2% | - | -0.7% | -17.1% | -5.2% | - |
| ROE | 41.4% | 2.5% | 1.5% | -20.8% | 1.7% | 10.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7M | 7M | 6M | 7M | 7M | 3M |
Data Storage Corp passes 2 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
Data Storage Corp trades at 1.9x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 15.0x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average gross margin is 40.2%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +50.6%.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a current P/E ratio of 1.9, compared to its historical median P/E of 15.0. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of -5.7%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a market capitalization of $30M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) does not currently pay a regular dividend.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Data Storage Corp (DTST) appears cheap. The current P/E of 1.9 is 88% below its historical median of 15.0. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 50.6%.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) operates in the Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation industry, within the Technology sector.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) reported annual revenue of $25 million in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a net profit margin of 2.0%. This is a modest margin.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) generated $-60 thousand in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07 in its most recent fiscal year.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.5%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a 5-year average gross margin of 40.2%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for Data Storage Corp (DTST), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Data Storage Corp (DTST) has a book value per share of $2.92, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.