Comparing Ealixir (OTCMKTS:EAXR) and Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST)

Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST) and Ealixir (OTCMKTS:EAXR) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Data Storage and Ealixir’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Data Storage	81.52%	-1.13%	-0.94%
Ealixir	0.98%	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Data Storage and Ealixir, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Data Storage	2	1	0	0	1.33
Ealixir	0	0	0	0	0.00

Volatility and Risk

Data Storage has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ealixir has a beta of 0.27, suggesting that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

11.6% of Data Storage shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.8% of Data Storage shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of Ealixir shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Data Storage and Ealixir”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Data Storage	$25.37 million	1.46	$520,000.00	$2.14	2.38
Ealixir	$3.62 million	8.53	$100,000.00	N/A	N/A

Data Storage has higher revenue and earnings than Ealixir.

Summary

Data Storage beats Ealixir on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Data Storage

Data Storage Corporation provides data management and cloud solutions in the United States and internationally. It offers a suite of multi-cloud IT solutions, including cyber security solutions, which comprise ezSecurity, a security solution for endpoint security, system assessments, and risk analysis, as well as IBM system protection, including Ransomware defense. The company also provides data protection and recovery solutions, such as ezVault for offsite data protection; ezRecovery for fast data recovery; ezAvailability for real-time data replication with minimal recovery objectives; and ezMirror for data mirroring at the storage level. In addition, it offers cloud hosted production systems comprising ezHost, which delivers managed cloud services; and voice and data solutions, including Nexxis, which specializes in voice over internet protocol, internet access, and data transport solutions, which comprise dedicated internet services, SD-WAN options, and a cloud-based PBX solution. The company offers its solutions and services to businesses in healthcare, banking and finance, distribution services, manufacturing, construction, education, and government industries. Data Storage Corporation was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

About Ealixir

EALIXIR Inc. operates as an internet technology company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Its services include Ealixir Removal that protects the online reputation of individuals and companies, and ensures the right to be forgotten by removing negative information on the web; Newsdelete to solve problems related to financial reputation; WEBiD, which drafts detailed reports on online contents and conversations regarding individuals, brands, or companies; Ealixir Story that assists client in writing articles about them; and Ealixir Event Launch helps the companies to promote their event on an international scale. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Miami, Florida.