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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DLR - US2538681030 - REIT

158.91 USD
+1.54 (+0.98%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:27:12 PM
158.91 USD
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After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:27:12 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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. DLR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DLR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DLR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DLR has always been profitable.
DLR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

DLR has a Return On Assets (2.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DLR's Return On Equity of 5.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
DLR has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.52%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
DLR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.29%. This is below the industry average of 4.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.52%) for DLR is above the 3 year average (1.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
DLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 22.98%, DLR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLR has declined.
DLR has a worse Operating Margin (14.39%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
DLR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.06%, DLR is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DLR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
DLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for DLR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DLR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DLR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DLR Yearly Shares OutstandingDLR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
DLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

DLR has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. 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 (1.29) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
DLR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating DLR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DLR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC7.03%
DLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

DLR has a Current 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 Current ratio (1.25) 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.25
DLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 225.21%, 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.75% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y131%
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
EPS Next 5Y38.15%
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.53%
Revenue Next 3Y10.05%
Revenue Next 5Y10.08%

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 stable.
DLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
DLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DLR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.06.
DLR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, DLR is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 83.87 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DLR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DLR is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DLR to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say DLR is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.06
Fwd PE 83.87
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

DLR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. DLR is more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 25.53
DLR Per share dataDLR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

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.
DLR's earnings are expected to grow with 13.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%, DLR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.10, DLR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.15. 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 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%

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
DLR Yearly Dividends per shareDLR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

DLR pays out 127.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DLR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP127.21%
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
DLR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDLR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B
DLR Dividend Payout.DLR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DLR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC

NYSE:DLR (11/26/2025, 8:27:12 PM)

After market: 158.91 0 (0%)

158.91

+1.54 (+0.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners99.45%
Inst Owner Change2.55%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap54.20B
Revenue(TTM)5.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts78.82
Price Target202.45 (27.4%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio5.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%
Yearly Dividend5.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.96%
DP127.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date12-15 2025-12-15 (1.22)
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)1.6%
PT rev (3m)1.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.06
Fwd PE 83.87
P/S 9.16
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 22.01
P/B 2.35
P/tB 4.8
EV/EBITDA 25.53
EPS(TTM)3.87
EY2.44%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY1.19%
FCF(TTM)-1.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY4.54%
SpS17.34
BVpS67.51
TBVpS33.12
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.29
F-Score8
WACC7.03%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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 Y131%
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
EPS Next 5Y38.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y11.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.2%
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.53%
Revenue Next 3Y10.05%
Revenue Next 5Y10.08%
EBIT growth 1Y45.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.05%
EBIT Next Year486.09%
EBIT Next 3Y94.05%
EBIT Next 5Y56.8%
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 41.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.35.


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%.