Data Storage (OTCMKTS:DTST – Get Rating) and Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN – Get Rating) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
8.1% of Data Storage shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of Mullen Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. 42.6% of Data Storage shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.1% of Mullen Automotive shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Data Storage and Mullen Automotive’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Data Storage | -4.23% | -4.30% | -3.57% |
| Mullen Automotive | N/A | N/A | -203.94% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Data Storage and Mullen Automotive, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Data Storage | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Mullen Automotive | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Data Storage currently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential upside of 299.84%. Given Data Storage’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Data Storage is more favorable than Mullen Automotive.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Data Storage and Mullen Automotive’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Data Storage | $14.88 million | 0.92 | $270,000.00 | ($0.17) | -11.77 |
| Mullen Automotive | $65.71 million | 2.12 | -$36.46 million | N/A | N/A |
Data Storage has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Mullen Automotive.
Risk and Volatility
Data Storage has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mullen Automotive has a beta of 2.76, suggesting that its share price is 176% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Data Storage beats Mullen Automotive on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Data Storage
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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, DRaaS, IaaS, message logic, 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 is headquartered in Melville, New York.
About Mullen Automotive
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Mullen Automotive, Inc., an electric vehicle company, manufactures and distributes electric vehicles. It also operates CarHub, a digital platform that leverages AI to offer an interactive solution for buying, selling, and owning a car; and provides battery technology and emergency point-of-care solutions. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Brea, California.
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