Data Storage Corp (DTST)vsInternational Business Machines (IBM)
DTST
Data Storage Corp
$3.33
-5.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.22M
IBM
International Business Machines
$284.84
-1.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $309.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 4863405% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $1.42M). DTST leads profitability with a 1309.0% profit margin vs 15.6%. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DTST
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
IBM
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 1309 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 27460.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -370.9%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DTST
The strongest argument for DTST centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 1309.0% and operating margin at -370.9%. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IBM
The strongest argument for IBM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 13.8%.
Bear Case : DTST
The primary concerns for DTST are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DTST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
DTST is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (57/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Data Storage Corp
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Data Storage Corporation provides multi-cloud information technology solutions primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Melville, New York.
International Business Machines
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. The company began in 1911, founded in Endicott, New York, as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and was renamed International Business Machines in 1924. IBM is incorporated in New York. IBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is also a major research organization, holding the record for most annual U.S. patents generated by a business (as of 2020) for 28 consecutive years. Inventions by IBM include the automated teller machine (ATM), the floppy disk, the hard disk drive, the magnetic stripe card, the relational database, the SQL programming language, the UPC barcode, and dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). The IBM mainframe, exemplified by the System/360, was the dominant computing platform during the 1960s and 1970s.
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