Data StorageDTST +8.21%50 Quick Ratio is 11.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2230% above its 10-year median of 0.50. 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 2,863 Software companies, Data Storage ranks better than 96.75% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Data Storage's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.65.
Data Storage has a quick ratio of 11.65. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Storage's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DTST'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.5 Max: 21.05
Current: 11.65
During the past 13 years, Data Storage's highest Quick Ratio was 21.05. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.50.
DTST's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 96.75% of 2863
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs DTST: 11.65
Data Storage (NAS:DTST) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Data Storage Quick Ratio Related Terms
Data Storage Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Storage's Quick 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.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Data Storage's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Data Storage's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 11.65 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. This is 2230% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Data Storage's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 21.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #93 out of 2863 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Data Storage's Quick Ratio too high?
Data Storage's current Quick Ratio of 11.65 is 2230% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 21.05. The Software industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Data Storage's value of 11.65 is 585.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #93 out of 2863 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 Quick Ratio compare to GLE and SEAV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #93 out of 2863 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Data Storage in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Data Storage's value of 11.65 is 585.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Data Storage's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 21.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Data Storage has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Software company?
The median Quick Ratio among Software companies is 1.70, based on 2,863 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Data Storage's current Quick Ratio of 11.65 is 585.3% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Storage's current Quick Ratio is 11.65, which is 2230% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. 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 Quick Ratio is 11.65, which is 2230% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 585.3% above the Software industry median of 1.70. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Quick Ratio is 11.65 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:
Quick Ratio: 11.65 (2230% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $1.53 vs. price of $3.69 (141.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 585.3% above the Software median (#93 of 2863)
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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