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Data StorageDTST -2.50%50 Cash Ratio is 9.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3252% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates DTST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Data Storage ranks better than 97.02% on this metric.
Data Storage has a Cash Ratio of 9.72. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Storage's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DTST'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.29 Max: 20.24
Current: 9.72
During the past 13 years, Data Storage's highest Cash Ratio was 20.24. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.29.
DTST's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 97.02% of 2818
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs DTST: 9.72
Data Storage (NAS:DTST) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Data Storage Cash Ratio Related Terms
Data Storage Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Storage's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Data Storage's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio of 9.72 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. This is 3252% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Data Storage's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 20.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #84 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Data Storage's Cash Ratio too high?
Data Storage's current Cash Ratio of 9.72 is 3252% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 20.24. The Software industry median Cash Ratio is 0.78. Data Storage's value of 9.72 is 1146.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #84 out of 2818 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 Cash Ratio compare to TDTH and CYCU?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #84 out of 2818 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Data Storage in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.78. Data Storage's value of 9.72 is 1146.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Data Storage's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 20.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Data Storage has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cash Ratio among Software companies is 0.78, based on 2,818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Data Storage's current Cash Ratio of 9.72 is 1146.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Storage's current Cash Ratio is 9.72, which is 3252% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. 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 $1.51, compared to a current price of $3.18 — trading 110.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 9.72, which is 3252% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 1146.2% above the Software industry median of 0.78. 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 Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Cash Ratio is 9.72 as of Mar. 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 $3.18 is trading 110.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.51.
GuruFocus considers Data Storage to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DTST:
Cash Ratio: 9.72 (3252% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $1.51 vs. price of $3.18 (110.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1146.2% above the Software median (#84 of 2818)
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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