DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DLR • US2538681030

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This DLR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DLR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DLR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • DLR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DLR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years DLR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DLR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDLR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • DLR has a Return On Assets of 2.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLR outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DLR (5.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DLR (1.50%) is worse than 82.14% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLR is below the industry average of 5.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (1.32%) for DLR is below the current ROIC(1.50%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.57%
ROE 5.53%
ROIC 1.5%
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)2.26%
ROE(3y)4.3%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)1.32%
ROIC(5y)1.44%
DLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • DLR has a Profit Margin of 20.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLR outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLR has grown nicely.
  • DLR has a worse Operating Margin (13.80%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • DLR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of DLR (57.99%) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • DLR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.8%
PM (TTM) 20.74%
GM 57.99%
OM growth 3Y-0.72%
OM growth 5Y-4.29%
PM growth 3Y42.41%
PM growth 5Y25.19%
GM growth 3Y-1.17%
GM growth 5Y-2.11%
DLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. DLR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DLR is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DLR has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DLR has more shares outstanding
  • DLR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DLR Yearly Shares OutstandingDLR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
DLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • DLR has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that DLR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DLR has a better Altman-Z score (1.47) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that DLR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • DLR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.80) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.47
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC7.45%
DLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DLR has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that DLR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DLR's Current ratio of 1.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • DLR has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that DLR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of DLR (1.10) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.1
DLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. DLR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 122.22%, which is quite impressive.
  • DLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.79% yearly.
  • DLR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.04%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.22%
EPS 3Y46.71%
EPS 5Y20.79%
EPS Q2Q%-52.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y9.22%
Revenue growth 5Y9.38%
Sales Q2Q%13.85%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.76% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • DLR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y-42.71%
EPS Next 2Y-19.8%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%
EPS Next 5Y19.76%
Revenue Next Year10.49%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
Revenue Next 3Y10.15%
Revenue Next 5Y9.34%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
DLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
DLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. DLR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 52.46 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DLR.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DLR.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DLR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say DLR is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 91.58, the valuation of DLR can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DLR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: DLR is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DLR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.46
Fwd PE 91.58
DLR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDLR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 29.16
DLR Per share dataDLR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as DLR's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.52
EPS Next 2Y-19.8%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%

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5. DLR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DLR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.33, DLR is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DLR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DLR has a limited annual growth rate of 0.05%.
  • DLR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • DLR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
DLR Yearly Dividends per shareDLR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 136.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DLR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of DLR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP136.33%
EPS Next 2Y-19.8%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%
DLR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDLR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B
DLR Dividend Payout.DLR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DLR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DLR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC

NYSE:DLR (4/10/2026, 8:17:39 PM)

After market: 188.87 0 (0%)

188.87

+0.72 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners102.8%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap64.90B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)1.27B
Analysts79.44
Price Target202.18 (7.05%)
Short Float %3.06%
Short Ratio5.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
Yearly Dividend5.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.05%
DP136.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-40.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-55.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.01%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)142.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-55.09%
Max EPS beat(4)658.54%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)98.61%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)56.35%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)40.56%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.62%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.62%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.22%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.86%
PT rev (1m)2.83%
PT rev (3m)0.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)27.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.46
Fwd PE 91.58
P/S 10.62
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 26.91
P/B 2.83
P/tB 5.86
EV/EBITDA 29.16
EPS(TTM)3.6
EY1.91%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY1.09%
FCF(TTM)-2.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY3.72%
SpS17.79
BVpS66.72
TBVpS32.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.52
Graham Number73.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.57%
ROE 5.53%
ROCE 1.9%
ROIC 1.5%
ROICexc 1.63%
ROICexgc 2.35%
OM 13.8%
PM (TTM) 20.74%
GM 57.99%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)2.26%
ROE(3y)4.3%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)1.32%
ROIC(5y)1.44%
ROICexc(3y)1.42%
ROICexc(5y)1.5%
ROICexgc(3y)2.06%
ROICexgc(5y)2.22%
ROCE(3y)1.68%
ROCE(5y)1.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.02%
OM growth 3Y-0.72%
OM growth 5Y-4.29%
PM growth 3Y42.41%
PM growth 5Y25.19%
GM growth 3Y-1.17%
GM growth 5Y-2.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.72
Cap/Depr 167.9%
Cap/Sales 52.04%
Interest Coverage 2.22
Cash Conversion 88.09%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z 1.47
F-Score7
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)178.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)174.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)55.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)56.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.22%
EPS 3Y46.71%
EPS 5Y20.79%
EPS Q2Q%-52.94%
EPS Next Y-42.71%
EPS Next 2Y-19.8%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%
EPS Next 5Y19.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.04%
Revenue growth 3Y9.22%
Revenue growth 5Y9.38%
Sales Q2Q%13.85%
Revenue Next Year10.49%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
Revenue Next 3Y10.15%
Revenue Next 5Y9.34%
EBIT growth 1Y49.1%
EBIT growth 3Y8.43%
EBIT growth 5Y4.69%
EBIT Next Year328.05%
EBIT Next 3Y74.01%
EBIT Next 5Y45.43%
FCF growth 1Y-34.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.66%
OCF growth 3Y13.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.17%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DLR.


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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DLR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) is 52.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.83.


What is the expected EPS growth for DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) is expected to decline by -42.71% in the next year.