Should You Think About Buying Data Storage Corporation (NASDAQ:DTST) Now?

While Data Storage Corporation (NASDAQ:DTST) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NASDAQCM, rising to highs of US$7.11 and falling to the lows of US$3.44. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Data Storage's current trading price of US$3.44 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Data Storage’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

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Is Data Storage still cheap?

Good news, investors! Data Storage is still a bargain right now. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $5.10, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. What’s more interesting is that, Data Storage’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

What does the future of Data Storage look like?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. Though in the case of Data Storage, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Although DTST is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to DTST, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on DTST for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you dig deeper into the stock. Given its current undervaluation, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. For example, we've found that Data Storage has 5 warning signs (2 are a bit concerning!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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