Data StorageDTST -0.97%50 Buyback Yield % is 401.92 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 188% above its 10-year median of 139.61. GuruFocus rates DTST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,304 Software companies, Data Storage ranks better than 99.92% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Data Storage's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DTST vs TDTH, CYCU, HWNI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Data Storage's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Data Storage Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Data Storage (DTST) has a Buyback Yield % of 401.92 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 139.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #1 out of 1304 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Data Storage's Buyback Yield % too high?
Data Storage's current Buyback Yield % of 401.92 is 188% above median its 10-year median of 139.61. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #1 out of 1304 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Data Storage has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Storage's Buyback Yield % compare to TDTH and CYCU?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #1 out of 1304 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Data Storage in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. Data Storage's current Buyback Yield % is 401.92, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 139.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Storage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Storage (DTST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.52, compared to a current price of $3.36 — trading 121.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 401.92, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 139.61. Data Storage's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Buyback Yield % is 401.92 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Data Storage (DTST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Storage stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.36 is trading 121.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.52.
GuruFocus considers Data Storage to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DTST:
Buyback Yield %: 401.92 (188% above median its 10-year median of 139.61)
GF Value™: $1.52 vs. price of $3.36 (121.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DTST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Storage Corporation engages in providing cybersecurity, compliance and cloud computing solutions. The company's segment includes Nexxis Inc and corporate segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Nexxis Corporation segment. The company's solutions include infrastructure, disaster recovery, email archival, compliance, electronic vaulting, virtualized recovery, telecom recovery services, and continuous data protection.
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