Data StorageDTST +8.21%50 FCF Margin % is -512.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DTST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,814 Software companies, Data Storage ranks worse than 87.24% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Data Storage's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.78 Mil. Data Storage's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.35 Mil. Therefore, Data Storage's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -512.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Storage's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DTST'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -229.79 Med: 5.55 Max: 142.58
Current: -61.83
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Data Storage was 142.58%. The lowest was -229.79%. And the median was 5.55%.
DTST's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 87.24% of 2814
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs DTST: -61.83
Data Storage FCF Margin % Related Terms
Data Storage FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Storage's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -512.39% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #2455 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Data Storage's FCF Margin % too high?
Data Storage's current FCF Margin % is -512.39%. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #2455 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 FCF Margin % compare to GLE and SEAV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #2455 out of 2814 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Data Storage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.41, based on 2,814 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Storage's current FCF Margin % is -512.39%. 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 $1.53, compared to a current price of $3.69 — trading 141.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -512.39%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current FCF Margin % is -512.39% 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 $3.69 is trading 141.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.53.
GuruFocus considers Data Storage to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DTST:
FCF Margin %: -512.39%
GF Value™: $1.53 vs. price of $3.69 (141.2% 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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