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Data StorageDTST -0.39%58 Net Cash per Share is $3.62 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DTST with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Software companies, Data Storage ranks better than 97.2% on this metric.
Data Storage (NAS:DTST) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Data Storage Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Storage's Net Cash per Share 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 ARBB, VEEA, CRCW: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Data Storage's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Data Storage's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Net Cash per Share of $3.62 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #24 out of 857 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Data Storage's Net Cash per Share too high?
Data Storage's current Net Cash per Share is $3.62. The Software industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.21. Data Storage's value of $3.62 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #24 out of 857 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 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Storage's Net Cash per Share compare to ARBB and VEEA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #24 out of 857 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Data Storage in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.21. Data Storage's value of $3.62 is 55.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Software company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Software companies is 8.21, based on 857 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Data Storage's current Net Cash per Share of $3.62 is 55.9% below 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Storage's current Net Cash per Share is $3.62. 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 $1.92, compared to a current price of $2.96 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $3.62 and 55.9% below the Software industry median of 8.21. Data Storage's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Net Cash per Share is $3.62 as of Jun. 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 $2.96 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.92.
GuruFocus considers Data Storage to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DTST:
Net Cash per Share: $3.62
GF Value™: $1.92 vs. price of $2.96 (54.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Software median (#24 of 857)
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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