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Overview: Data Storage Corporation offers data management and cloud solutions both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $28.54 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Cloudfirst Technologies segment, contributing $13.83 million, followed by Nexxis Inc with $1.14 million.
Market Cap: $28.54M
Data Storage Corporation, with a market cap of US$28.54 million, primarily generates revenue from its Cloudfirst Technologies segment. Despite becoming profitable recently, the company reported a net loss of US$0.24 million in Q2 2024 compared to a net income the previous year. The company is debt-free and its short-term assets exceed liabilities significantly, providing financial stability. However, shareholder dilution occurred over the past year. Recent strategic moves include appointing Colin Freeman to lead European expansion efforts for CloudFirst Europe, indicating potential growth opportunities despite current profitability challenges and low return on equity at 0.8%.
Overview: Exagen Inc. develops and commercializes testing products under the AVISE brand in the United States, with a market cap of $49.55 million.
Operations: Exagen generates revenue of $56.66 million from its Diagnostic Kits and Equipment segment.
Market Cap: $49.55M
Exagen Inc., with a market cap of US$49.55 million, is currently unprofitable but shows potential for revenue growth in its Diagnostic Kits and Equipment segment, generating US$56.66 million. The company has more cash than total debt and maintains a sufficient cash runway for over three years based on current free cash flow. However, it faces challenges such as shareholder dilution and high share price volatility over the past three months. Although trading at good value relative to peers, Exagen's management team is relatively inexperienced with an average tenure of two years, which may impact strategic execution.
Overview: Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. is a materials technology company that designs, develops, and sells custom products and parts made from bulk amorphous alloys to various industries globally, with a market cap of $46.55 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue of $1.02 million from developing and manufacturing products and applications using amorphous alloys.
Market Cap: $46.55M
Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc., with a market cap of US$46.55 million, remains unprofitable but has shown revenue growth, reporting US$0.731 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared to US$0.224 million the previous year. Despite its volatile share price and significant insider selling recently, the company benefits from having no debt and sufficient short-term assets (US$17.3 million) to cover liabilities (US$1.3 million). The board is experienced with an average tenure of 8.1 years, providing stability in governance amidst recent auditor changes aimed at improving financial oversight and transparency.
OTCPK:LQMT Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
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