(DLR) Digital Realty Trust - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US2538681030

Data Centers, Colocation, Interconnection

DLR EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of DLR over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.14, "2020-12-31": 0.16, "2021-03-31": 1.32, "2021-06-30": 0.45, "2021-09-30": 0.44, "2021-12-31": 3.71, "2022-03-31": 0.22, "2022-06-30": 0.19, "2022-09-30": 0.75, "2022-12-31": -0.02, "2023-03-31": 0.19, "2023-06-30": 0.37, "2023-09-30": 0.08, "2023-12-31": 0.08, "2024-03-31": 0.82, "2024-06-30": 0.2, "2024-09-30": 0.09, "2024-12-31": 0.2893, "2025-03-31": 0.3817, "2025-06-30": 0.3917,

DLR Revenue

Revenue of DLR over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 1024.667999, 2020-12-31: 1062.608999, 2021-03-31: 1090.391, 2021-06-30: 1093.188, 2021-09-30: 1133.136, 2021-12-31: 1111.167, 2022-03-31: 1127.322, 2022-06-30: 1139.322, 2022-09-30: 1192.083, 2022-12-31: 1233.108, 2023-03-31: 1338.723, 2023-06-30: 1366.267, 2023-09-30: 1402.432, 2023-12-31: 1369.639, 2024-03-31: 1331.143, 2024-06-30: 1356.749, 2024-09-30: 1431.214, 2024-12-31: 1435.862, 2025-03-31: 1407.637, 2025-06-30: 1493.15,

Description: DLR Digital Realty Trust

Digital Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:DLR) is a leading global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, catering to a diverse range of industries including cloud and IT services, communications, financial services, and more. With a vast portfolio of 308 data centers across the globe, the company plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of technology and corporate enterprise customers.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) that highlight the companys operational efficiency and financial health include its occupancy rates, revenue growth, and funds from operations (FFO). As a data center REIT, Digital Realtys ability to maintain high occupancy rates and grow its revenue is crucial. With a large portfolio of approximately 41.8 million square feet, the companys ability to manage and lease out its space effectively is a key driver of its financial performance. Additionally, its development pipeline, including 9.5 million square feet of space under active development and 5.1 million square feet held for future development, positions the company for future growth.

From a financial perspective, Digital Realtys revenue is largely driven by its leasing activities, with a focus on long-term contracts that provide a stable source of income. The companys ability to pass on costs to its customers through contractual arrangements also helps to mitigate potential risks. Key metrics to monitor include the companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and dividend yield, which are essential in assessing its financial health and ability to sustain its dividend payments.

As a REIT, Digital Realty Trust Inc is required to distribute a significant portion of its taxable income to shareholders, making its dividend yield an attractive feature for income-seeking investors. With a strong track record of delivering stable and growing cash flows, the company is well-positioned to continue paying out attractive dividends to its shareholders. Investors should closely monitor the companys AFFO (Adjusted Funds From Operations) per share and dividend coverage ratio to gauge its ability to sustain its dividend payments.

DLR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 56,093m
Sub-Industry Data Center REITs
IPO / Inception 2004-10-29

DLR Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 50.8%
Fundamental 62.6%
Dividend Rating 55.1%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -5.68%
Analyst Rating 4.07 of 5

DLR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.09%
Annual Growth 5y 1.73%
Payout Consistency 94.2%
Payout Ratio 4.2%

DLR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -45.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 3.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 51.2%
CAGR 5y 20.70%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.70
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 2.87
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.76
Alpha 0.01
Beta 0.910
Volatility 24.80%
Current Volume 1730.5k
Average Volume 20d 1582.8k
Stop Loss 166 (-3%)
Signal -0.75

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (1.38b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 346.1m TTM)
FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.13pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 30.29% (prev -13.45%; Δ 43.73pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.38b > Net Income 1.38b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (16.20b) to EBITDA (3.68b) ratio: 4.40 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.49 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (345.7m) change vs 12m ago 5.42% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 55.17% (prev 53.64%; Δ 1.53pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 12.50% (prev 12.52%; Δ -0.03pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 4.87 (EBITDA TTM 3.68b / Interest Expense TTM 382.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.45

(A) 0.04 = (Total Current Assets 5.28b - Total Current Liabilities 3.53b) / Total Assets 48.71b
(B) -0.12 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -6.00b / Total Assets 48.71b
(C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 1.86b / Avg Total Assets 46.16b
(D) -0.53 = Book Value of Equity -12.54b / Total Liabilities 23.85b
Total Rating: -0.45 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 62.58

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0
2. FCF Yield 3.32% = 1.66
3. FCF Margin 41.20% = 7.50
4. Debt/Equity 0.83 = 2.17
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.16 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= -2.61)% = -3.26
7. RoE 6.37% = 0.53
8. Rev. Trend 84.84% = 6.36
9. EPS Trend 2.40% = 0.12

What is the price of DLR shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 171.15 with a total of 1,730,487 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.88%, over one month by +4.45%, over three months by -2.10% and over the past year by +11.80%.

Is Digital Realty Trust a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Digital Realty Trust is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 62.58 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of DLR is around 169.92 USD . This means that DLR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.72%.

Is DLR a buy, sell or hold?

Digital Realty Trust has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.07. Therefore, it is recommended to buy DLR.
  • Strong Buy: 12
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 2
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the DLR price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 195.5 14.2%
Analysts Target Price 195.5 14.2%
ValueRay Target Price 187 9.3%

Last update: 2025-09-05 04:39

DLR Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 56.09b (56.09b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.55b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 42.3885
P/E Forward = 102.0408
P/S = 9.8659
P/B = 2.483
P/EG = 5.4168
Beta = 0.941
Revenue TTM = 5.77b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.86b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.68b USD
Long Term Debt = 18.45b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 567.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 19.02b USD (Calculated: Short Term 567.7m + Long Term 18.45b)
Net Debt = 16.20b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 71.56b USD (56.09b + Debt 19.02b - CCE 3.55b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.87 (Ebit TTM 1.86b / Interest Expense TTM 382.8m)
FCF Yield = 3.32% (FCF TTM 2.38b / Enterprise Value 71.56b)
FCF Margin = 41.20% (FCF TTM 2.38b / Revenue TTM 5.77b)
Net Margin = 23.98% (Net Income TTM 1.38b / Revenue TTM 5.77b)
Gross Margin = 55.17% ((Revenue TTM 5.77b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.59b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -5.71 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 71.56b / Book Value Of Equity -12.54b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.29% (Interest Expense 55.8m / Debt 19.02b)
Taxrate = 8.52% (54.8m / 643.1m)
NOPAT = 1.70b (EBIT 1.86b * (1 - 8.52%))
Current Ratio = 1.49 (Total Current Assets 5.28b / Total Current Liabilities 3.53b)
Debt / Equity = 0.83 (Debt 19.02b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 22.91b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.16 (Net Debt 16.20b / EBITDA 3.68b)
Debt / FCF = 8.00 (Debt 19.02b / FCF TTM 2.38b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 21.70b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.84% (Net Income 1.38b, Total Assets 48.71b )
RoE = 6.37% (Net Income TTM 1.38b / Total Stockholder Equity 21.70b)
RoCE = 4.64% (Ebit 1.86b / (Equity 21.70b + L.T.Debt 18.45b))
RoIC = 4.45% (NOPAT 1.70b / Invested Capital 38.26b)
WACC = 7.07% (E(56.09b)/V(75.11b) * Re(9.37%)) + (D(19.02b)/V(75.11b) * Rd(0.29%) * (1-Tc(0.09)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 93.94 | Cagr: 1.41%
Discount Rate = 9.37% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 64.70% ; FCFE base≈2.08b ; Y1≈1.37b ; Y5≈624.4m
Fair Price DCF = 29.24 (DCF Value 9.97b / Shares Outstanding 341.0m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 2.40 | EPS CAGR: -21.04% | SUE: -0.03 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 84.84 | Revenue CAGR: 8.53% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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