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Data Storage Corp (DTST)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/01/2025: DTST (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $9
1 Year Target Price $9
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 19.83% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 33.29M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.67 | 1Y Target Price 9 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.67 | 1Y Target Price 9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.14 | 52 Weeks Range 2.93 - 5.44 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.93 - 5.44 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-14 | When - | Estimate -0.02 | Actual 0.02 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 64.07% | Operating Margin (TTM) -263.45% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.06% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.67 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 22595422 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.3 |
Enterprise Value 22595422 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.3 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.89 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.07 | Shares Outstanding 7498358 | Shares Floating 4297159 |
Shares Outstanding 7498358 | Shares Floating 4297159 | ||
Percent Insiders 41.83 | Percent Institutions 11.42 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Data Storage Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Data Storage Corporation (DSC) was founded in 2001. It has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, focusing on providing disaster recovery, data protection, and cloud infrastructure solutions. DSC has evolved from a regional player to a national provider of managed IT services.
Core Business Areas
- Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS): Provides comprehensive disaster recovery solutions to protect businesses from data loss and downtime.
- Managed IT Services: Offers a range of managed services including server management, network monitoring, and help desk support.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Delivers cloud-based infrastructure solutions including virtual servers, storage, and networking.
- Data Protection Services: Includes backup and recovery solutions, data replication, and ransomware protection.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership team consists of experienced professionals in IT and finance. The organizational structure is designed to support efficient service delivery and customer support, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- DRaaS Pro: Offers a fully managed disaster recovery solution. Competitors include Veeam, Zerto, and Unitrends. Market share data is difficult to ascertain specifically for DRaaS Pro but DSC is a player within the broader DRaaS market, estimated to be approximately $8 Billion.
- Number of Users: Information not publically available.
- Managed Security Services: Provides comprehensive security solutions, including threat detection, intrusion prevention, and vulnerability management. Competitors include CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft. Market share data is difficult to ascertain specifically for this product, but DSC is a player within the broader Managed Services market.
- Number of Users: Information not publically available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The managed IT services and cloud solutions market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing demand for IT outsourcing, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. The market is competitive, with many established players and emerging startups.
Positioning
Data Storage Corp positions itself as a reliable provider of comprehensive IT solutions. It focuses on delivering high-quality services and building long-term customer relationships. DSC's competitive advantage lies in its expertise in disaster recovery and managed services.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for managed services and cloud solutions is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars globally. DSC is positioned to capture a share of this market by focusing on its core strengths and expanding its service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Comprehensive service portfolio
- Expertise in disaster recovery
- Experienced management team
- Established presence in key markets
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- Dependence on key personnel
Opportunities
- Expanding market for managed IT services
- Increasing demand for cloud solutions
- Growing need for cybersecurity
- Strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities
- Partnerships with technology vendors
Threats
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Cybersecurity threats
- Rapid technological changes
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Veeam
- Zerto
- Unitrends
Competitive Landscape
Data Storage Corp faces competition from larger, more established players in the managed IT services and cloud solutions market. DSC differentiates itself through its expertise in disaster recovery and personalized service approach. Larger competitors may have advantages in terms of brand recognition and economies of scale.
Major Acquisitions
Flagship Solutions Group
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions):
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded DSC's geographic footprint and service offerings in the IBM i and Power Systems space.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth analysis requires access to past financial performance data which is unavailable.
Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates, which are unavailable without access to financial data sources.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of cloud service offerings, partnerships with cybersecurity vendors, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Data Storage Corp is a mid-sized player in the competitive IT services market. The company's disaster recovery expertise is a key strength, but it needs to improve its brand awareness. Expansion into cloud and security, combined with strategic acquisitions provides growth. They need to carefully manage competition and economic changes.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Press Releases
- Public Information
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on limited publicly available information and does not constitute financial advice. The information provided is subject to change without notice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Data Storage Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Melville, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-09-20 | Chairman, CEO & Principal Executive Officer Mr. Charles M. Piluso | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 53 | Website https://www.dtst.com |
Full time employees 53 | Website https://www.dtst.com | ||
Data Storage Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides enterprise cloud and business continuity solutions in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: CloudFirst, CloudFirst Europe, and Nexxis. It offers fully managed cloud hosting services for IBM Power systems, such as IBM i and AIX, as well as x86 environments; cloud solutions, including migration services to ensure seamless transfer of data and applications from legacy systems to the cloud with minimal downtime; and delivers robust disaster-recovery-as-a-service and business continuity solutions to protect organizations from downtime and data loss. The company's recovery services provide off-site data replication, rapid failover for IBM i/AIX and Windows/Linux systems, and cloud-based backup services that ensure clients can restore critical applications in the event of cyberattacks, hardware failures, or natural disasters for minimizing operational disruption. It also offers cybersecurity solutions comprising cybersecurity and compliance services consist of endpoint protection, network security, data encryption, ransomware defense, vulnerability assessments, and IBM i security monitoring. In addition, the company provides managed IT services and support services, such as cloud offerings with managed services comprising systems monitoring, IT automation, and voice and data communications solutions; and voice over Internet protocol/unified communications and dedicated internet connectivity solutions. Further, it offers delivers fully managed cloud-based voice over internet services, data transport, internet access, and SD-WAN solutions focused on business continuity for modern business environment. The company provides its solutions and services to businesses in the healthcare, banking and finance, distribution services, manufacturing, construction, education, and government industries. Data Storage Corporation was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
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