DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR)

US2538681030 - REIT

187.37  +1.46 (+0.79%)

After market: 189.14 +1.77 (+0.94%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall DLR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DLR against 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. DLR has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DLR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DLR was profitable.
In the past year DLR had a positive cash flow from operations.
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's Return On Assets of 2.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLR is outperformed by 60.71% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.27%, DLR is not doing good in the industry: 60.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of DLR (1.11%) is worse than 89.29% of its industry peers.
DLR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.54%. This is below the industry average of 5.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.48%
ROE 5.27%
ROIC 1.11%
ROA(3y)2.5%
ROA(5y)2.07%
ROE(3y)5.34%
ROE(5y)4.5%
ROIC(3y)1.54%
ROIC(5y)1.71%

1.3 Margins

DLR's Profit Margin of 19.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLR has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of DLR (10.24%) is worse than 89.29% of its industry peers.
DLR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DLR (56.38%) 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 10.24%
PM (TTM) 19.83%
GM 56.38%
OM growth 3Y-9.21%
OM growth 5Y-8.02%
PM growth 3Y34.96%
PM growth 5Y15.11%
GM growth 3Y-4.98%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%

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2. Health

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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that DLR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.61, DLR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
DLR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating DLR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.80, DLR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC7.47%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that DLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DLR's Current ratio of 1.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that DLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DLR's Quick ratio of 1.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 91.94% over the past year.
The earnings per share for DLR have been decreasing by -10.01% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.78% in the past year.
DLR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)91.94%
EPS 3Y-19.88%
EPS 5Y-10.01%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y11.95%
Revenue growth 5Y12.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 38.48% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
DLR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y99.31%
EPS Next 2Y30.12%
EPS Next 3Y33.96%
EPS Next 5Y38.48%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y5.76%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y6.18%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 157.45, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DLR.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DLR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DLR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 153.70, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DLR.
DLR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. DLR is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies 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 23.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 157.45
Fwd PE 153.7

4.2 Price Multiples

92.86% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DLR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 33.77

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DLR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DLR's earnings are expected to grow with 33.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.12%
EPS Next 3Y33.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DLR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.74%.
DLR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, DLR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of DLR has a limited annual growth rate of 2.18%.
DLR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DLR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19

5.3 Sustainability

148.02% 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.
DP148.02%
EPS Next 2Y30.12%
EPS Next 3Y33.96%

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC

NYSE:DLR (11/21/2024, 8:22:52 PM)

After market: 189.14 +1.77 (+0.94%)

187.37

+1.46 (+0.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
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Market Cap62.15B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 157.45
Fwd PE 153.7
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PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.48%
ROE 5.27%
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ROICexgc
OM 10.24%
PM (TTM) 19.83%
GM 56.38%
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Asset Turnover0.13
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.8
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Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
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EPS 1Y (TTM)91.94%
EPS 3Y-19.88%
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y99.31%
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y11.95%
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