Data StorageDTST +8.21%50 Net Margin % is -181.84% 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 2,825 Software companies, Data Storage ranks better than 99.19% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Data Storage's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.63 Mil. Data Storage's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.35 Mil. Therefore, Data Storage's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -181.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Storage's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DTST'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.12 Med: 1.67 Max: 1388.65
Current: 297.45
DTST's Net Margin % is ranked better than 99.19% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs DTST: 297.45
Data Storage (NAS:DTST) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Data Storage Net Margin % Related Terms
Data Storage Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Storage's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Net 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 Net Margin % of -181.84% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #23 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Data Storage's Net Margin % too high?
Data Storage's current Net Margin % is -181.84%. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #23 out of 2825 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 Net Margin % compare to GLE and SEAV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #23 out of 2825 companies for Net Margin %. This places Data Storage in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,825 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Storage's current Net Margin % is -181.84%. 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 Net Margin % is -181.84%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Net Margin % is -181.84% 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:
Net Margin %: -181.84%
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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