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Data Storage's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19 Mil. Data Storage's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.06 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Data Storage's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19 Mil. Data Storage's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.35 Mil. Therefore, Data Storage's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.60%.
Data Storage had a gross margin of 53.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Data Storage was 49.04%. The lowest was 29.21%. And the median was 41.17%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Data Storage had a gross margin of 53.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Data Storage Gross Profit Related Terms
Data Storage Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Storage's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.06 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Data Storage (DTST) has a Gross Profit of $3.06 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors.
Is Data Storage's Gross Profit too high?
Data Storage's current Gross Profit is $3.06 Mil. Overall, Data Storage has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Storage's Gross Profit compare to ARBB and GLE?
Data Storage's Gross Profit of $3.06 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Software company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Software industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. Data Storage's current Gross Profit is $3.06 Mil. 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 $1.49, compared to a current price of $3.06 — trading 105.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $3.06 Mil. Data Storage's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Gross Profit is $3.06 Mil 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 $3.06 is trading 105.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.49.
GuruFocus considers Data Storage to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DTST:
Gross Profit: $3.06 Mil
GF Value™: $1.49 vs. price of $3.06 (105.4% 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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