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DTST vs. KPLT, XBP, GRNQ, QRHC, and CAST

Should you buy Data Storage stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Data Storage with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Data Storage include Katapult (KPLT), XBP Global (XBP), Greenpro Capital (GRNQ), Quest Resource (QRHC), and FreeCast (Direct Listing) (CAST). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Data Storage compare to Katapult?

Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST) and Katapult (NASDAQ:KPLT) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk, earnings and dividends.

Data Storage has a net margin of 81.52% compared to Katapult's net margin of 2.48%. Data Storage's return on equity of -3.76% beat Katapult's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Data Storage81.52% -3.76% -3.32%
Katapult 2.48%-16.24%7.63%

11.6% of Data Storage shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.8% of Katapult shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.8% of Data Storage shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of Katapult shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Data Storage has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Katapult. Data Storage is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Katapult, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Data Storage$1.38M5.23$19.20M-$0.33N/A
Katapult$291.76M0.11$1.37M$1.155.65

In the previous week, Katapult had 1 more articles in the media than Data Storage. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Katapult and 2 mentions for Data Storage. Data Storage's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Katapult's score of 0.65 indicating that Data Storage is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Data Storage
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Katapult
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Katapult has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 54.04%. Given Katapult's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Katapult is more favorable than Data Storage.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Data Storage
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Katapult
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Data Storage has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Katapult has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Katapult beats Data Storage on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data Storage compare to XBP Global?

Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST) and XBP Global (NASDAQ:XBP) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and dividends.

11.6% of Data Storage shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.7% of XBP Global shares are held by institutional investors. 43.8% of Data Storage shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.4% of XBP Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

XBP Global has higher revenue and earnings than Data Storage. Data Storage is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XBP Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Data Storage$1.38M5.23$19.20M-$0.33N/A
XBP Global$791.04M0.04$1.10B-$3.28N/A

In the previous week, Data Storage and Data Storage both had 2 articles in the media. XBP Global's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Data Storage's score of 0.93 indicating that XBP Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Data Storage Positive
XBP Global Positive

Data Storage has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XBP Global has a beta of -0.43, meaning that its share price is 143% less volatile than the broader market.

XBP Global has a consensus price target of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 102.43%. Given XBP Global's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe XBP Global is more favorable than Data Storage.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Data Storage
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
XBP Global
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

XBP Global has a net margin of 130.26% compared to Data Storage's net margin of 81.52%. XBP Global's return on equity of 1,645.47% beat Data Storage's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Data Storage81.52% -3.76% -3.32%
XBP Global 130.26%1,645.47%146.77%

Summary

XBP Global beats Data Storage on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data Storage compare to Greenpro Capital?

Greenpro Capital (NASDAQ:GRNQ) and Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Data Storage had 1 more articles in the media than Greenpro Capital. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Data Storage and 1 mentions for Greenpro Capital. Greenpro Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.93 equaled Data Storage'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Greenpro Capital Positive
Data Storage Positive

Greenpro Capital has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Data Storage has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

0.9% of Greenpro Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.6% of Data Storage shares are held by institutional investors. 39.7% of Greenpro Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.8% of Data Storage shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Data Storage has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Greenpro Capital. Data Storage is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greenpro Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greenpro Capital$2.07M11.98-$2.98M-$0.39N/A
Data Storage$1.38M5.23$19.20M-$0.33N/A

Data Storage has a net margin of 81.52% compared to Greenpro Capital's net margin of -153.32%. Data Storage's return on equity of -3.76% beat Greenpro Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Greenpro Capital-153.32% -31.13% -25.47%
Data Storage 81.52%-3.76%-3.32%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Greenpro Capital
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Data Storage
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

Data Storage beats Greenpro Capital on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data Storage compare to Quest Resource?

Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST) and Quest Resource (NASDAQ:QRHC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and risk.

Data Storage has a net margin of 81.52% compared to Quest Resource's net margin of -3.00%. Data Storage's return on equity of -3.76% beat Quest Resource's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Data Storage81.52% -3.76% -3.32%
Quest Resource -3.00%-12.30%-3.39%

Quest Resource has a consensus price target of $2.25, indicating a potential upside of 63.64%. Given Quest Resource's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Quest Resource is more favorable than Data Storage.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Data Storage
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Quest Resource
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

Data Storage has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quest Resource. Data Storage is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quest Resource, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Data Storage$1.38M5.23$19.20M-$0.33N/A
Quest Resource$250.22M0.12-$15.38M-$0.34N/A

In the previous week, Data Storage and Data Storage both had 2 articles in the media. Data Storage's average media sentiment score of 0.93 equaled Quest Resource'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Data Storage
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Quest Resource
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

11.6% of Data Storage shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.2% of Quest Resource shares are held by institutional investors. 43.8% of Data Storage shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.6% of Quest Resource shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Data Storage has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quest Resource has a beta of 0.23, meaning that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Data Storage beats Quest Resource on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data Storage compare to FreeCast (Direct Listing)?

FreeCast (Direct Listing) (NASDAQ:CAST) and Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Data Storage has higher revenue and earnings than FreeCast (Direct Listing).

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FreeCast (Direct Listing)$565.17K261.95N/AN/AN/A
Data Storage$1.38M5.23$19.20M-$0.33N/A

In the previous week, FreeCast (Direct Listing) had 22 more articles in the media than Data Storage. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing) and 2 mentions for Data Storage. Data Storage's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s score of 0.20 indicating that Data Storage is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Data Storage
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

0.0% of FreeCast (Direct Listing) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.6% of Data Storage shares are held by institutional investors. 17.5% of FreeCast (Direct Listing) shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 43.8% of Data Storage shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

FreeCast (Direct Listing) currently has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 67.55%. Given FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe FreeCast (Direct Listing) is more favorable than Data Storage.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Data Storage
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Data Storage has a net margin of 81.52% compared to FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s net margin of 0.00%. FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Data Storage's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/A N/A N/A
Data Storage 81.52%-3.76%-3.32%

Summary

FreeCast (Direct Listing) beats Data Storage on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DTST vs. The Competition

MetricData StorageINTERNET SERVICES IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$7.18M$170.48B$39.99B$12.36B
Dividend YieldN/A4.12%3.16%5.66%
P/E Ratio-10.0319.3881.5524.60
Price / Sales5.2325.11634.36171.61
Price / CashN/A23.3849.0237.92
Price / Book0.642.329.936.77
Net Income$19.20M$5.67B$1.07B$337.32M
7 Day Performance-2.21%-0.29%1.10%2.06%
1 Month Performance-18.10%-2.90%6.83%3.93%
1 Year Performance-4.73%-4.66%163.61%32.29%

Data Storage Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DTST
Data Storage
1.4949 of 5 stars
$3.33
+6.2%
N/A-10.3%$7.18M$1.38MN/A60
KPLT
Katapult
2.7295 of 5 stars
$6.32
+3.8%
$10.00
+58.2%
-35.4%$29.02M$291.76M5.50130
XBP
XBP Global
4.2578 of 5 stars
$2.40
flat
$5.00
+108.3%
-75.3%$28.30M$791.04MN/A10,600
GRNQ
Greenpro Capital
1.1217 of 5 stars
$1.48
-2.0%
N/A-14.6%$27.23M$2.07MN/A60
QRHC
Quest Resource
4.4389 of 5 stars
$1.40
+9.4%
$2.25
+60.7%
-31.2%$26.97M$250.22MN/A190

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This page (NASDAQ:DTST) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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