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Data Storage Corporation (DTST) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$3.11 +4.36% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.13

Data Storage Corporation (DTST) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 24/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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As of 2026-11-03, Data Storage Corporation (NASDAQ: DTST) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 24/100 at a spot price of $3.11 (+4.36% 1D, market cap $7.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, DTST ranks #676 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), DTST carries a Roarable E (24/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 44.4%, and ROIC of -7.3%. By comparison, LZMH (LZ Technology Holdings Limited (Class B)) holds a E grade (24/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $7.3M) and ARBB (ARB IOT Group Limited) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $6.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTST leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while DTST leads on capital efficiency (-7.3% ROIC).

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Per DTST's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001419951), Data Storage Corporation generated $1.4M in revenue (+13.4% YoY), $0 in net income, and -$3.2M in free cash flow against $43.0M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (3)Whales (4)SEC (6)Macro (6)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-15.4% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DTST)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (24/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DTST SCORES 24/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+6/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 2.74 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+6/20 pts (25% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 15% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 44.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade E$3.25-9.2% Next Q
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29
Grade E$2.95+0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
27
Grade E$2.97+4.7% Next Q
Current
24
Grade E$3.11-10.9% Hist 90D α
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While DTST currently carries a cautious 24/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($3.07) and Max Pain ($3.27) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.41.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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DTST // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -22.06%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
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RES: $3.33SUP: $2.64SMA50: $3.07SMA200: $3.61
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +13.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (DTST)

Technology Rank #676 of 715 ⚔️ LZMH vs DTST Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (DTST vs. LZMH, ARBB, YMT, CYCU)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Data Storage Corporation (DTST) ranks #676 by composite RQD confidence (24/100, grade E) and #659 by equity capitalization ($7.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DTST leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while DTST leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -7.3% ROIC and 44.4% gross margin. ARBB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 46/100 (D) compared with DTST at 24/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DTST ACTIVE
Data Storage Corporation
E 24/100 — 44.4% -7.3% +4.36% $7.0M Benchmark Subject
LZMH
LZ Technology Holdings Limited (Class B)
E 24/100 — 3.3% -35.0% -1.97% $7.3M /lzmh-vs-dtst →
ARBB
ARB IOT Group Limited
D 46/100 — — — -0.27% $6.5M /arbb-vs-dtst →
YMT
Yimutian Inc.
E 27/100 — 84.6% -35.0% -1.47% $7.6M /ymt-vs-dtst →
CYCU
Cycurion Inc.
E 21/100 — 10.7% -35.0% -2.50% $7.8M /cycu-vs-dtst →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001419951 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Data Storage Corporation (DTST) reported GAAP revenue of $1.4M (+13.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.2M , and -94.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of -$3.2M, and free cash flow of -$3.2M (-282.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, DTST closed FY2025 with $43.0M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.74, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.4M $0 -$3.2M -$3.2M $43.0M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.2M $523.2K $1.7M $1.7M $25.3M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $25.0M $381.6K $3.9M $3.9M — —

3. DTST Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DTST stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Data Storage Corporation (NASDAQ: DTST) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 24/100 at a spot price of $3.11 (+4.36% 1D, market cap $7.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, DTST ranks #676 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DTST compare to LZMH and ARBB in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), DTST carries a Roarable E (24/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 44.4%, and ROIC of -7.3%. By comparison, LZMH (LZ Technology Holdings Limited (Class B)) holds a E grade (24/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $7.3M) and ARBB (ARB IOT Group Limited) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $6.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTST leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while DTST leads on capital efficiency (-7.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DTST?

Per DTST's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001419951), Data Storage Corporation generated $1.4M in revenue (+13.4% YoY), $0 in net income, and -$3.2M in free cash flow against $43.0M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DTST trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DTST last traded at $3.11 (+4.36% on volume of 26,783 shares), positioning the stock +1.30% above its 50-day simple moving average ($3.07) and -13.85% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.61). Across its 52-week range of $2.75 to $5.15, DTST sits at the 15.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.5% ($2.81 to $3.41).

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DTST — Data Storage Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Data Storage Corporation (DTST) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 24/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $3.11 (+4.36% 1D, market capitalization $7.0M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (3/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -7.3%, gross margin of 44.4%, operating margin of -60.0%, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (6/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (6/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.74, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Data Storage Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Technology sector and EDP Services industry. The company's product and customer details are not described in the source data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Data Storage Corporation (DTST) reported $1.4M in annual revenue (up from $1.2M in FY2024, +13.4% YoY) and $0 in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($25.0M revenue, $381.6K net income) through FY2025, DTST scaled operating cash flow to -$3.2M and free cash flow to -$3.2M, backed by $43.0M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 24/100): Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 4/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 3/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $2.75 – $5.15 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -60.0% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

A prospective investor should treat this absence as a gap in the analysis rather than evidence of an isolated business.

  • Key Question #1: Can DTST sustain or expand its -60.0% operating margin and -7.3% ROIC against EDP Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.4M and free cash flow of -$3.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is DTST's equity valuation to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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AL AlphaFlow_Cap RQD DEBATE OPENER • Verified $100K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $3.43 (+15.1%)
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A $7.2M market cap at $3.07 with FY 2025 cash of $2.0M and a 0.5 Debt/Equity ratio leaves room for a turnaround if operating losses nar

A $7.2M market cap at $3.07 with FY 2025 cash of $2.0M and a 0.5 Debt/Equity ratio leaves room for a turnaround if operating losses narrow.. When you look under the hood at DTST, Fundamental Cash Engine is 3/20 with 44.4% gross margins and -7.3% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (4/20) has been quietly accumulating below $5.15. My 12M target is $3.43.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — DTST's 6/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.53 (-15.1%)
Spot @ $2.98

Negative operating margin of -60%, ROIC of -7.3%, and FY 2025 free cash flow of -$3.2M show the business is burning cash with weak fore

Negative operating margin of -60%, ROIC of -7.3%, and FY 2025 free cash flow of -$3.2M show the business is burning cash with weak forensic quality.. Look at the math on DTST: paying current EV/EBITDA multiples for -7.3% ROIC and -60.0% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if EDP Services demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $2.62 before getting long.

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