Data StorageDTST +7.00%50 Forward PE Ratio is 18.78 as of Jul. 13, 2026. 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 1,171 Software companies, Data Storage ranks worse than 50.98% on this metric.
Data Storage's Forward PE Ratio for today is 18.78.
Data Storage (NAS:DTST) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Data Storage Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Data Storage Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Storage's Forward PE 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.
Data Storage Forward PE Ratio Chart
Data Storage Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.32
Data Storage Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
17.32
14.16
41.88
22.90
DTST vs TDTH, CYCU, HWNI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Data Storage's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Data Storage (DTST) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.78 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #597 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Data Storage's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Data Storage's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.78. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. Data Storage's value of 18.78 is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #597 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to TDTH and CYCU?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #597 out of 1171 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Data Storage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. Data Storage's value of 18.78 is 1.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.55, based on 1,171 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Data Storage's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.78 is 1.2% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Storage's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.78. 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 $3.59 — trading 137.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.78 and 1.2% above the Software industry median of 18.55. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.78 as of Jul. 13, 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 $3.59 is trading 137.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.51.
GuruFocus considers Data Storage to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DTST:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.78
GF Value™: $1.51 vs. price of $3.59 (137.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% above the Software median (#597 of 1171)
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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