Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST – Get Free Report) and Core Scientific (NASDAQ:CORZ – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.
Risk and Volatility
Data Storage has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Core Scientific has a beta of 1.87, suggesting that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
8.6% of Data Storage shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.0% of Core Scientific shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.4% of Data Storage shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 32.0% of Core Scientific shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Data Storage | -13.36% | -15.59% | -12.79% |
| Core Scientific | N/A | -8.58% | -2.58% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Data Storage and Core Scientific, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Data Storage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Core Scientific | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2.22 |
Core Scientific has a consensus target price of $3.55, suggesting a potential upside of 4,627.03%. Given Core Scientific’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Core Scientific is more favorable than Data Storage.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Data Storage and Core Scientific’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Data Storage | $23.17 million | 0.97 | -$4.36 million | ($0.46) | -7.17 |
| Core Scientific | $276.38 million | 0.10 | -$32.50 million | N/A | N/A |
Data Storage has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Core Scientific.
Summary
Core Scientific beats Data Storage on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Data Storage
Data Storage Corporation provides multi-cloud information technology solutions primarily in the United States. The company offers data protection and disaster recovery solutions; high availability, data vaulting, retention, Infrastructure as a Service, standby server, support and maintenance, and internet solutions. It also provides cybersecurity solutions comprising managed endpoint security with active threat mitigation, system security assessment, and risk analysis services, as well as applications for continuous security and auditing; and voice and data solutions, such as VoIP and data services with fiber optic, coaxial, and wireless networks for businesses to connect from any location. The company offers its solutions and services to businesses in healthcare, banking and finance, distribution services, manufacturing, construction, education, and government sectors. Data Storage Corporation was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
About Core Scientific
Core Scientific, Inc. operates facilities for digital asset mining and colocation services in North America. It provides blockchain infrastructure, software solutions, and services. The company mines digital assets for its own account and provides hosting colocation services for other large-scale miners. It operates in two segments, Equipment Sales and Hosting. The company owns and operates computer equipment that is used to process transactions conducted on one or more blockchain networks in exchange for transaction processing fees rewarded in digital currency assets, commonly referred to as mining; and datacenter facilities to provide colocation and hosting services for distributed ledger technology, also commonly known as blockchain. It also develops blockchain-based platforms and applications, including infrastructure management, security technologies, mining optimization, and recordkeeping. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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