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Data Storage Corporation (DTST)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US23786R2013
CUSIP
23786R201
IPO Date
Sep 20, 2010

Highlights

Market Cap
$28.67M
Enterprise Value
$28.38M
EPS (TTM)
$2.22
PE Ratio
1.70
PEG Ratio
0.22
Total Revenue (TTM)
$20.06M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$8.81M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$296.49K
Year Range
$2.93 - $5.44
ROA (TTM)
34.31%
ROE (TTM)
41.40%

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Data Storage Corporation

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Data Storage Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Data Storage Corporation (DTST) has returned -26.46% so far this year and 3.72% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DTST has achieved an annualized return of 15.13%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Data Storage Corporation

1D
-2.96%
1M
-5.87%
YTD
-26.46%
6M
-12.85%
1Y
3.72%
3Y*
27.33%
5Y*
-16.79%
10Y*
15.13%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 20, 2010, DTST's average daily return is +0.81%, while the average monthly return is +6.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.9 years.

Historically, 38% of months were positive and 62% were negative. The best month was Aug 2011 with a return of +400.0%, while the worst month was Aug 2014 at -86.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, DTST closed higher 26% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 19, 2010 with a return of +400.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 13, 2014 at -95.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-12.70%-10.51%-5.87%-26.46%
20255.91%-11.38%-8.56%-3.03%6.53%-8.53%37.61%-3.60%-5.05%-3.70%6.25%15.84%21.04%
202427.43%13.35%37.50%-15.38%47.52%-8.12%-17.53%-24.03%-8.27%-8.75%13.95%7.91%46.87%
202317.57%3.44%1.32%-4.04%8.29%22.93%22.55%27.50%-10.99%-15.43%18.25%-11.11%94.59%
2022-1.63%16.61%-7.98%-13.31%11.43%-21.47%2.04%-4.80%-14.29%-1.96%-8.50%-19.13%-51.63%
202128.37%76.80%-30.94%2.83%-37.84%3.19%-31.05%2.49%7.77%-5.86%-13.16%-15.70%-45.74%

Benchmark Metrics

Data Storage Corporation has an annualized alpha of 654.02%, beta of 0.19, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 21, 2010.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (37.99%) than losses (5.94%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.19 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
654.02%
Beta
0.19
0.00
Upside Capture
37.99%
Downside Capture
5.94%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DTST ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


DTST Risk / Return Rank: 4646
Overall Rank
DTST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4242
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DTST Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
DTST Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
DTST Calmar Ratio Rank: 4545
Calmar Ratio Rank
DTST Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Data Storage Corporation (DTST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DTSTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.05

0.90

-0.84

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.80

1.39

-0.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.21

-0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.21

1.40

-1.19

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.41

6.61

-6.20

Explore DTST risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Data Storage Corporation doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Data Storage Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Data Storage Corporation was 98.95%, occurring on Dec 16, 2014. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Data Storage Corporation drawdown is 93.73%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.95%Oct 14, 2011792Dec 16, 2014
-66.67%Apr 14, 201178Aug 4, 201115Aug 25, 201193
-50%Oct 25, 20109Nov 4, 201034Dec 23, 201043
-50%Sep 24, 20101Sep 24, 201017Oct 19, 201018
-40%Aug 29, 20111Aug 29, 201110Sep 13, 201111

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Data Storage Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Data Storage Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DTST, comparing it with other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, DTST has a P/E ratio of 1.7. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for DTST compared to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. DTST currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DTST relative to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, DTST has a P/S ratio of 1.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DTST in comparison with other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, DTST has a P/B value of 0.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items