DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DLR - US2538681030 - REIT
155.98 USD
-3.53 (-2.21%)
DLR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DLR have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, DLR is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DLR had positive earnings in the past year.
DLR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DLR has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DLR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DLR has a Return On Assets (2.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.90%, DLR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DLR has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLR underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLR is below the industry average of 4.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.29%) for DLR is below the current ROIC(1.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.79% | ||
| ROE | 5.9% | ||
| ROIC | 1.52% |
ROA(3y)1.37%
ROA(5y)1.89%
ROE(3y)3.1%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)1.29%
ROIC(5y)1.46%
1.3 Margins
DLR has a Profit Margin of 22.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
DLR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 14.39%, DLR is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLR has declined.
DLR's Gross Margin of 58.06% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLR is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DLR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.98% | ||
| GM | 58.06% |
OM growth 3Y-15.96%
OM growth 5Y-12.23%
PM growth 3Y-35.66%
PM growth 5Y-8.02%
GM growth 3Y-3.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DLR is destroying value.
DLR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DLR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DLR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that DLR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DLR (1.30) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that DLR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.79, DLR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC7.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that DLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DLR (1.25) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
DLR has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that DLR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DLR has a better Quick ratio (1.25) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 225.21% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DLR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.17% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DLR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.75% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DLR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)225.21%
EPS 3Y-35.08%
EPS 5Y-7.17%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y11.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.2%
3.2 Future
DLR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.15% yearly.
DLR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y130.28%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y12.95%
EPS Next 5Y38.15%
Revenue Next Year8.09%
Revenue Next 2Y9.42%
Revenue Next 3Y9.99%
Revenue Next 5Y10.05%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 40.30, the valuation of DLR can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DLR is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. DLR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
DLR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 84.66.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DLR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DLR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 84.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLR is valued more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DLR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DLR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y12.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%, DLR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.03, DLR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.05. 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than DLR!
DLR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DLR has a limited annual growth rate of 0.96%.
DLR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DLR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
DLR pays out 127.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DLR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP127.21%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y12.95%
NYSE:DLR (12/11/2025, 10:03:09 AM)
155.98
-3.53 (-2.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.38%
Inst Owner Change2.57%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap53.58B
Revenue(TTM)5.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts78.82
Price Target202.49 (29.82%)
Short Float %2.66%
Short Ratio5.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend5.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.96%
DP127.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)301.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-55.09%
Max EPS beat(2)658.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)171.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-55.09%
Max EPS beat(4)658.54%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)93.11%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)49.48%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)105.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.22%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.05%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)0.17%
PT rev (3m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 84.66 | ||
| P/S | 9.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 21.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 4.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.75 |
EPS(TTM)3.87
EY2.48%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY1.18%
FCF(TTM)-1.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.17
OCFY4.6%
SpS17.22
BVpS67.03
TBVpS32.88
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.79% | ||
| ROE | 5.9% | ||
| ROCE | 1.92% | ||
| ROIC | 1.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.33% | ||
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.98% | ||
| GM | 58.06% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.37%
ROA(5y)1.89%
ROE(3y)3.1%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)1.29%
ROIC(5y)1.46%
ROICexc(3y)1.35%
ROICexc(5y)1.5%
ROICexgc(3y)1.99%
ROICexgc(5y)2.26%
ROCE(3y)1.63%
ROCE(5y)1.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.59%
OM growth 3Y-15.96%
OM growth 5Y-12.23%
PM growth 3Y-35.66%
PM growth 5Y-8.02%
GM growth 3Y-3.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.79%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 156.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 49.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score8
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)178.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)57.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)61.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)225.21%
EPS 3Y-35.08%
EPS 5Y-7.17%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y130.28%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y12.95%
EPS Next 5Y38.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y11.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.2%
Revenue Next Year8.09%
Revenue Next 2Y9.42%
Revenue Next 3Y9.99%
Revenue Next 5Y10.05%
EBIT growth 1Y45.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.05%
EBIT Next Year498.79%
EBIT Next 3Y94.14%
EBIT Next 5Y58.03%
FCF growth 1Y73.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y51.19%
OCF growth 3Y9.93%
OCF growth 5Y8.36%
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC / DLR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DLR.
Can you provide the valuation status for DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) stock?
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) is 40.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.33.
Is the dividend of DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 127.21%.