DLR
BEARISH
$200.86
Live
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Target $201.7
(+0.4%)
$146.23
52W Range
$204.94
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Market cap
$71.33B
P/E
56.11
ROE
5.5%
Profit margin
21.5%
Debt/Equity
0.82
Dividend yield
2.43%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
DLR presents a concerning divergence between market price and fundamental value, anchored by a stable but mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9. While revenue growth is robust at 17.1%, the company is experiencing a severe earnings collapse (-53.4% YoY) and an unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 136.31%. The stock trades at a massive premium to its Graham Number ($72.14) and Intrinsic Value ($25.06), with a PEG ratio of 19.01 signaling extreme overvaluation. Despite analyst 'Buy' recommendations, the deterministic data suggests the current price is driven by sector hype rather than financial performance.
Key Strengths
Strong top-line revenue growth of 17.10% YoY
Healthy gross margins at 55.16%
Manageable Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 compared to sector average
Strong recent track record of beating earnings estimates (3/4 quarters)
Dominant market position in the specialty REIT/Data Center space
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (136.31%) indicating dividends exceed earnings
Severe contraction in earnings growth (-53.4% YoY)
Extreme valuation metrics (P/E of 56.11 and PEG of 19.01)
Very low Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.47%
Bearish insider sentiment with net selling activity
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$115.0
-42.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
42
Moderate
15
50
75
50
20
AI Verdict
Overvalued Growth Play
Key drivers: AI-driven data center demand, Earnings collapse, Dividend instability, Extreme P/E premium
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- P/E 56.11 is well above sector average
- PEG ratio of 19.01 is extreme
- Price is ~2.8x the Graham Number
Future
50/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue growth (17.1%)
- Positive Q/Q revenue trend
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth (-53.4% YoY)
- Forward P/E increasing to 62.06
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 3Y change (+127.3%)
- Consistent 1Y price appreciation (+38.8%)
Watchpoints
- High volatility in quarterly EPS surprises
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio (1.30) provides adequate liquidity
- Debt/Equity (0.82) is lower than peer average
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable', not 'Strong'
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Consistent dividend rate of $4.88
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 136.31% is fundamentally unsustainable
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$200.86
Analyst Target
$201.7
Upside/Downside
+0.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for DLR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-22
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DLR
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
Primary
|
+59.9% | +127.3% | +38.8% | +18.2% | +13.8% | +2.6% |
|
SPG
Simon Property Group, Inc.
Peer
|
+116.0% | +96.5% | +18.9% | +3.9% | -6.1% | +3.9% |
|
AMT
American Tower Corporation
Peer
|
-19.0% | -4.8% | -14.0% | -5.8% | +4.4% | -3.5% |
|
O
Realty Income Corporation
Peer
|
+26.4% | +16.3% | +14.4% | +5.1% | -8.0% | +3.5% |
|
PSA
Public Storage
Peer
|
+35.9% | +1.3% | -3.9% | -3.1% | -10.4% | +3.0% |
DLR
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+59.9%
3Y
+127.3%
1Y
+38.8%
6M
+18.2%
1M
+13.8%
1W
+2.6%
SPG
Simon Property Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+116.0%
3Y
+96.5%
1Y
+18.9%
6M
+3.9%
1M
-6.1%
1W
+3.9%
AMT
American Tower Corporation
Peer
5Y
-19.0%
3Y
-4.8%
1Y
-14.0%
6M
-5.8%
1M
+4.4%
1W
-3.5%
O
Realty Income Corporation
Peer
5Y
+26.4%
3Y
+16.3%
1Y
+14.4%
6M
+5.1%
1M
-8.0%
1W
+3.5%
PSA
Public Storage
Peer
5Y
+35.9%
3Y
+1.3%
1Y
-3.9%
6M
-3.1%
1M
-10.4%
1W
+3.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
56.11
Forward P/E
62.06
PEG Ratio
19.01
P/B Ratio
3.11
P/S Ratio
11.73
EV/Revenue
14.55
EV/EBITDA
31.83
Market Cap
$71.33B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
21.52%
Operating Margin
14.15%
Gross Margin
55.16%
ROE
5.47%
ROA
1.18%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+17.1%
Earnings Growth
-53.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+13.85%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-48.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.82
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.3
Good
Quick Ratio
1.22
Good
Cash/Share
$10.15
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.6B
Gross Margin
54.1%
Op. Margin
13.9%
Net Margin
6.0%
Total Assets
$49.4B
Liabilities
$24.6B
Equity
$22.9B
Debt/Equity
1.07x
Operating CF
$0.7B
Free Cash Flow
$0.7B
FCF Yield
100%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-23
$N/A
2026-02-05
$0.4
+2.2% surprise
2025-10-23
$0.34
+46.5% surprise
2025-07-24
$0.39
+26.4% surprise
Real Estate Sector Comparison
Comparing DLR against 165 companies in the Real Estate sector
(6 bullish, 31 neutral, 128 bearish)
P/E Ratio
56.11
This Stock
vs
41.83
Sector Avg
+34.1%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
5.47%
This Stock
vs
-33.57%
Sector Avg
-116.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
21.52%
This Stock
vs
10.53%
Sector Avg
+104.4%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.82
This Stock
vs
2.45
Sector Avg
-66.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
17.1%
This Stock
vs
16932.14%
Sector Avg
-99.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.3
This Stock
vs
7.96
Sector Avg
-83.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DLR
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $71.33B | 56.11 | 5.5% | 21.5% | $200.86 | |
|
SPG
Simon Property Group, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $61.26B | 13.29 | 104.1% | 72.7% | $188.52 | Compare |
|
AMT
American Tower Corporation
|
BEARISH | $81.75B | 32.46 | 26.3% | 23.8% | $175.3 | Compare |
|
O
Realty Income Corporation
|
BEARISH | $57.69B | 52.88 | 2.7% | 18.4% | $61.87 | Compare |
|
PSA
Public Storage
|
NEUTRAL | $48.39B | 30.56 | 18.8% | 36.9% | $275.65 | Compare |
DLR
Digital Realty...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$71.3B
P/E
56.1
ROE
5.5%
Price
$200.86
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | KORNEGAY CHRISTINE BESEDA | Officer | Stock Award | 626 | $112,436 |
| 2025-12-31 | KORNEGAY CHRISTINE BESEDA | Officer | Stock Award | 1,131 | $174,977 |
| 2025-12-01 | PREUSSE MARY HOGAN | Director | Sale | 4,166 | $655,812 |
| 2025-11-26 | PREUSSE MARY HOGAN | Director | Stock Award | 4,166 | - |
KORNEGAY CHRISTINE BESEDA
Officer
2026-03-13
626 shares
·
$112,436
KORNEGAY CHRISTINE BESEDA
Officer
2025-12-31
1,131 shares
·
$174,977
PREUSSE MARY HOGAN
Director
2025-12-01
4,166 shares
·
$655,812
PREUSSE MARY HOGAN
Director
2025-11-26
4,166 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
30 analysts
Wells Fargo
2026-04-21
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-04-16
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Morgan Stanley
2026-04-13
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Cantor Fitzgerald
2026-04-09
Hold
Overweight
Barclays
2026-03-18
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Bernstein
2026-03-05
Outperform
Truist Securities
2026-02-18
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Stifel
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
HSBC
2026-01-15
Hold
Buy
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