DLR
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
Real Estate • CIK: 0001297996
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Market Cap
$52.57B
P/E (TTM)
41.3x
Rev Growth (TTM)
+10.0%
Net Margin (TTM)
20.7%
FCF Yield (TTM)
4.6%
FCF Margin (TTM)
39.5%
Filing Intelligence
6.0/10
10-K filed Feb 13, 2026 • FY
Executive Summary
The company experienced significant growth in GAAP Net Income and FFO, largely driven by substantial gains from real estate asset dispositions.. Demand for data center space remains strong in key...
Key Concerns
- ●Significant real estate impairments ($78.6M in 2025, $191.2M in 2024) suggest potential overvaluation of assets or issues with asset...
- ●Increase in deferred rent receivables ($752.5M in 2025 from $644.6M in 2024) may indicate extended collection periods for lease payments.
- ●The company has open commitments related to construction contracts totaling approximately $2.6 billion.
Key Strengths
- ●The company experienced significant growth in GAAP Net Income and FFO, largely driven by substantial gains from real estate asset...
- ●Demand for data center space remains strong in key markets, with management expecting positive rental rate increases on renewals.
- ●Capital allocation is heavily focused on growth, with significant investments in active development and land held for future development.
Cash Flow Health
Free Cash Flow8/8 positive
TTM$2.4B
Q4 '25
$719M+10%
Q3 '25
$653M+2%
FCF Margin
TTM39.5%
Q4 '2544.0%+6%
Sector: 0.2%Top 25%
OCF Margin39.5%
OCF/NI1.90x
CapEx Coverage–
FCF Yield4.6%
FCF Growth (2Y)+13%
Cash Conversion Cycle
41 days
DSO: 41+DIO: –−DPO: –
Capital Allocation & Returns
Balanced
Total Shareholder YieldEst.
Est.3.3%
Div Yield3.3%
+Est. Buyback0.8%
Balancing returns with reinvestment
Dividend & Payout Metrics
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.3%
FCF Payout Ratio71.7%
Free Cash Flow (TTM)$2.4B
Capital Return / FCF71.7%
Est. Dividends Paid (TTM)$1.7B
Estimated: Buyback data estimated from FCF. Actual repurchase data not available for this company.
Shows how management rewards shareholders
Operational Efficiency & Returns
Return on Invested CapitalTTM
–
P25MedianP75
(med: 0.1%)
DuPont BreakdownROIC = Margin × Turn × (1+D/E)
NOPAT Margin
–
Asset Turnover
0.13x
8Q: 0.13x
Leverage (1+D/E)
1.00x
D/E: 0.00x
Asset & CapEx Efficiency
Asset-based ROIC formula
QUARTERLY TRENDS
Last 8 quarters + TTM
| Metric | TTM | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | $6.1B | $1.6B↑3.6% | $1.6B↑5.6% | $1.5B↑6.1% | $1.4B↓2.0% | $1.4B↑0.3% | $1.4B↑5.5% | $1.4B↑1.9% | $1.3B |
Operating Income | $658.5M | $112.6M↓18.6% | $138.4M↓34.6% | $211.7M↑8.1% | $195.8M↑35.6% | $144.3M↓14.2% | $168.3M↑1601.7% | $9.9M↓93.4% | $149.4M |
Net Income | $1.3B | $88.5M↑53.5% | $57.6M↓94.4% | $1.0B↑924.1% | $99.8M↓44.4% | $179.4M↑337.4% | $41.0M↓41.4% | $70.0M↓74.2% | $271.3M |
Operating Cash Flow | $2.4B | $719.0M↑10.1% | $652.9M↑1.8% | $641.2M↑60.7% | $399.1M↓48.1% | $769.5M↑35.8% | $566.5M↓1.2% | $573.2M↑62.7% | $352.3M |
Free Cash Flow | $2.4B | $719.0M↑10.1% | $652.9M↑1.8% | $641.2M↑60.7% | $399.1M↓48.1% | $769.5M↑35.8% | $566.5M↓1.2% | $573.2M↑62.7% | $352.3M |
Total Equity | N/A |
Valuation Analysis
Fair Value
Price-to-EarningsTTM
41.3x
Volatile
8Q: 548.2x+11577%
Valuation Lenses
Earnings
41.3x
vs – sector
Cash Flow
20.5x
EV/FCF vs –
Growth-Adj
0.3xPEG
Undervalued for growth
Quality-Adj
–P/E per %ROIC
ROIC: –
Shareholder Returns
Dividend
3.3%
Buyback
–
Total Yield
3.3%
Market Cap$52.57B
EV$49.36B
Multi-angle valuation analysis with sector context
Business Quality & Moat
Overall Quality Score
59/100
Average
Composite score: Returns (40%) + Consistency (30%) + Earnings Quality (30%)
Returns on Capital
Return on Equity (ROE)Above Avg
5.7%
8Q:–
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
–
8Q:–
vs Sector:0.1%
Earnings Quality
Cash Conversion
1.90x
OCF / Net Income ✓
FCF Consistency
–
Positive quarters
Competitive Moat Indicators
Pricing Power
Gross Margin–
Capital Efficiency
Invested Capital Turnover–
Working Capital
Cash Conversion Cycle41 days
Growth Quality & Momentum
Moderate Growth
Growth Quality Score
67/100
Growth 40%
Margins 30%
FCF 20%
Consistency 10%
Growth Rates
Revenue Growth YoY
10.0%
OpInc Growth YoY
-22.0%
EPS Growth YoY
121.6%
FCF 3Y CAGR
13.3%
Growth Quality Analysis
✓Sustainability Index: 7.5/10 - Highly sustainable growth
Margin Quality & Sustainability
Low Quality
Profitability Cascade
Gross
—
Operating
—
Net
20.7%
Margins Unknown
Earnings Quality Signals
SBC / Revenue
—
FCF vs Net Gap
+18.7 pts
FCF: 39.5% | Net: 20.7%
Quality = stability + cash conversion + low dilution
Balance Sheet & Solvency
Fortress
Net Debt / EBITDA
Net Cash
(0.0x)Net Cash: $3.46B
Interest Coverage
–
+Net cash position: $3.46B
Balance sheet risk & solvency analysis