DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC (DLR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DLR - US2538681030 - REIT
161.484 USD
-2.42 (-1.47%)
DLR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. DLR may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DLR is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years DLR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DLR has a Return On Assets (2.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DLR's Return On Equity of 5.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
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 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DLR is below the industry average of 4.78%.
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 (23.27%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLR has declined.
DLR has a Operating Margin of 14.19%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DLR underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.91%, DLR is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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
DLR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
DLR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DLR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DLR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that DLR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DLR's Altman-Z score of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 70.00% 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.
DLR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLR outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC7.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.35 indicates that DLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DLR (1.35) is better than 76.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.35, DLR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 225.21% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.17% on average over the past years.
DLR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.75%.
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)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 10.08% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
DLR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.73.
DLR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, DLR is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 85.23, 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 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.43, DLR is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 85.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DLR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.84 |
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 13.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%, DLR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.90, DLR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.22. 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than DLR!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, DLR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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
127.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DLR. 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 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
NYSE:DLR (11/13/2025, 10:46:04 AM)
161.484
-2.42 (-1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap55.07B
Revenue(TTM)5.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.34B
Analysts78.82
Price Target202.16 (25.19%)
Short Float %2.42%
Short Ratio5.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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)1.45%
PT rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)162.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 85.23 | ||
| P/S | 9.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 23.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 4.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.84 |
EPS(TTM)3.87
EY2.4%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY1.17%
FCF(TTM)-1.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.97
OCFY4.31%
SpS16.91
BVpS67.19
TBVpS32.56
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.49
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%
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-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 | 1.34 |
F-Score6
WACC7.19%
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)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 1Y46.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.05%
EBIT Next Year486.09%
EBIT Next 3Y94.05%
EBIT Next 5Y56.8%
FCF growth 1Y49.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y40.62%
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 41.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.4.
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 127.47%.