DTST (Data Storage) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -9.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


DTST Data Storage Corp DTST
50 GF Score
Price $3.38
GF Value $1.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Data Storage Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Data Storage DTST +0.60% 50 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DTST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Software companies, Data Storage ranks better than 86.48% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Data Storage's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.52 Mil. Data Storage's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.91 Mil. Therefore, Data Storage's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.74%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Data Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

DTST' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.53   Med: 2.95   Max: 75.18
Current: 75.18

During the past 13 years, Data Storage's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 75.18%. The lowest was -32.53%. And the median was 2.95%.

DTST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
86.48% of 2470 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.77 vs DTST: 75.18

Data Storage  (NAS:DTST) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Data Storage Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Data Storage Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Data Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Data Storage Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Data Storage Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 -18.30 242.06 31.18 -9.74

DTST vs TDTH, CYCU, HWNI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Data Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Data Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Data Storage Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Data Storage's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=19.205/( (21.419+40.922 )/ 2 )
=19.205/31.1705
=61.61 %

Data Storage's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.524/( (40.922+10.895)/ 2 )
=-2.524/25.9085
=-9.74 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -9.74% mean?
Data Storage (DTST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -9.74% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #334 out of 2470 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Data Storage's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Data Storage's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.74%. Based on the distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #334 out of 2470 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TDTH and CYCU?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Data Storage ranks #334 out of 2470 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Data Storage in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Software companies is 8.77, based on 2,470 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Data Storage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Storage's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.74%. 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 $1.52, compared to a current price of $3.38 — trading 122.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.74%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Data Storage (DTST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.74% 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 $3.38 is trading 122.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.52. GuruFocus considers Data Storage to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DTST:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -9.74%
  • GF Value™: $1.52 vs. price of $3.38 (122.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 244 5th Avenue, Second Floor, Suite 2821, New York, NY, USA, 10001
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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