DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DLR - US2538681030 - REIT
171.84 USD
-2.02 (-1.16%)
Overall DLR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DLR against 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. DLR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DLR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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.
DLR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
DLR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.76%, DLR is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DLR (5.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DLR's Return On Invested Capital of 1.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLR is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLR is below the industry average of 4.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.46%) for DLR is above the 3 year average (1.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.86% | ||
| ROIC | 1.46% |
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 23.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: DLR outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
DLR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.19%, DLR is doing worse than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLR has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 57.91%, DLR is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DLR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.27% | ||
| GM | 57.91% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DLR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DLR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DLR has more shares outstanding
DLR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DLR has an Altman-Z score of 1.42. 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 (1.42) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
DLR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating DLR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.81, DLR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
DLR has a Current Ratio of 1.35. 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 1.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
DLR has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. 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 Quick ratio of 1.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 222.88%, which is quite impressive.
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.
DLR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.64%.
DLR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)222.88%
EPS 3Y-35.08%
EPS 5Y-7.17%
EPS Q2Q%1370%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y11.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.50% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y93.61%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y36.5%
Revenue Next Year6.94%
Revenue Next 2Y8.96%
Revenue Next 3Y9.63%
Revenue Next 5Y9.41%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 45.10 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DLR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DLR.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. DLR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 96.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DLR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DLR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. DLR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 96.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLR is valued more expensive than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.79%, DLR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.79, DLR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 5.99. 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than DLR!
DLR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DLR has a limited annual growth rate of 0.96%.
DLR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 127.47% 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.
DP127.47%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
NYSE:DLR (9/17/2025, 3:27:10 PM)
171.84
-2.02 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.67%
Inst Owner Change-1.19%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap58.61B
Analysts77.5
Price Target199.27 (15.96%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio5.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
Yearly Dividend5.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.96%
DP127.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)325.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.36%
Max EPS beat(2)658.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)167.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.6%
Max EPS beat(4)658.54%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)91.49%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)65.36%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)113.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.2%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.29%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)0.14%
PT rev (3m)4.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)120.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)120.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 96.98 | ||
| P/S | 10.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 24.66 | ||
| P/B | 2.56 | ||
| P/tB | 5.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.12 |
EPS(TTM)3.81
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY1.03%
FCF(TTM)-1.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.97
OCFY4.05%
SpS16.91
BVpS67.19
TBVpS32.56
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.86% | ||
| ROCE | 1.84% | ||
| ROIC | 1.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.26% | ||
| OM | 14.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.27% | ||
| GM | 57.91% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.91%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 165.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
F-Score6
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC0.2
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)222.88%
EPS 3Y-35.08%
EPS 5Y-7.17%
EPS Q2Q%1370%
EPS Next Y93.61%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y36.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y11.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.05%
Revenue Next Year6.94%
Revenue Next 2Y8.96%
Revenue Next 3Y9.63%
Revenue Next 5Y9.41%
EBIT growth 1Y46.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.05%
EBIT Next Year485.91%
EBIT Next 3Y94.05%
EBIT Next 5Y55.39%
FCF growth 1Y49.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y40.62%
OCF growth 3Y9.93%
OCF growth 5Y8.36%