Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 50.7x · EV/EBITDA 34.4x · ROE 5.5%. (2003–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $67.1B | $54.4B | $58.8B | $41.6B | $29.9B | $50.1B | $36.6B | $25.1B | $22.0B | $19.9B | $14.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $87.9B | $75.1B | $72.9B | $58.9B | $47.8B | $64.9B | $51.3B | $36.0B | $33.0B | $28.6B | $20.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 50.68 | 43.22 | 110.14 | 44.86 | 90.33 | 29.78 | 139.51 | 50.95 | 88.06 | 115.05 | 44.66 |
| P/S Ratio | 10.98 | 8.90 | 10.58 | 7.59 | 6.37 | 11.31 | 9.38 | 7.82 | 7.23 | 8.10 | 6.91 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.57 | 2.19 | 2.54 | 1.98 | 1.52 | 2.70 | 1.98 | 2.36 | 2.03 | 1.79 | 2.88 |
| P/FCF | 27.83 | 22.55 | — | — | — | — | — | 2314.39 | 1888.60 | — | 107.33 |
| P/OCF | 27.83 | 22.55 | 26.00 | 25.44 | 18.00 | 29.43 | 21.46 | 16.57 | 15.90 | 19.47 | 16.23 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 12.29 | 13.13 | 10.76 | 10.19 | 14.66 | 13.14 | 11.21 | 10.83 | 11.62 | 9.63 |
| EV / EBITDA | 34.41 | 29.42 | 32.51 | 26.56 | 22.05 | 29.77 | 26.66 | 20.47 | 19.00 | 22.08 | 17.24 |
| EV / EBIT | 133.43 | 44.38 | 66.55 | 40.27 | 67.23 | 30.70 | 69.90 | 37.32 | 49.64 | 54.65 | 30.20 |
| EV / FCF | — | 31.14 | — | — | — | — | — | 3320.59 | 2829.83 | — | 149.58 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 55.4% | 55.4% | 54.7% | 52.6% | 57.0% | 59.8% | 61.2% | 62.8% | 64.0% | 63.6% | 64.4% |
| Operating Margin | 10.8% | 10.8% | 8.5% | 9.6% | 12.6% | 15.7% | 14.3% | 18.5% | 18.0% | 18.4% | 23.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 21.4% | 21.4% | 10.8% | 17.3% | 8.0% | 38.6% | 9.1% | 18.1% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 19.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| ROA | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| ROIC | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| ROCE | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.78 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.81 | 0.80 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 0.78 | 1.14 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 9.47 | 9.47 | 8.03 | 8.55 | 8.33 | 6.86 | 7.68 | 6.25 | 6.39 | 6.68 | 4.88 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.83 | 0.61 | 0.83 | 0.91 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 0.78 | 1.14 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 8.12 | 8.12 | 6.30 | 7.81 | 8.27 | 6.80 | 7.62 | 6.20 | 6.32 | 6.68 | 4.87 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 8.59 | — | — | — | — | — | 1006.21 | 941.23 | — | 42.25 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.87 | 3.87 | 2.42 | 3.34 | 2.38 | 7.19 | 2.20 | 2.73 | 2.07 | 2.02 | 2.83 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.50 | 4.50 | 1.11 | 0.70 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.48 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.24 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.50 | 4.50 | 1.11 | 0.70 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.48 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.24 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.01 | 3.01 | 0.84 | 0.34 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 132.1% | 132.1% | 271.1% | 160.3% | 384.1% | 80.7% | 326.3% | 159.0% | 256.4% | 260.4% | 122.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.0% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 4.4% | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0% | 0.1% | — | 0.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $352M | $332M | $309M | $298M | $283M | $263M | $209M | $207M | $175M | $151M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLR stock.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 50.7x. The historical average is 71.9x. This places it at the 36th percentile of its historical range.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 34.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.4x.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 5.5%. The historical average is 5.1%.
Based on historical data, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 50.7x. This is at the 36th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.71% with a payout ratio of 132.1%.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. has 55.4% gross margin and 10.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 9.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
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Earnings quality and leverage concerns
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Multiple Justified by Scarcity
DLR trades at 81.7x forward P/FFO, a premium to its historical range, reflecting AI-driven demand for scarce power-dense data centers, per recent filings.
The P/FFO of 81.7x in 2026Q2 is well above the 65-72x range seen over the prior year, suggesting the market is pricing in sustained growth from AI workloads. This premium appears supported by the company's strategic position in power-constrained markets, but it leaves little room for execution missteps. The implied cap rate, derived from NOI and enterprise value, likely sits below private market transaction cap rates, indicating that public market pricing already embeds a scarcity premium.
NOI Margin Volatility Masks Core Strength
NOI margin swung from 55.7% in 2025Q2 to -3.8% in 2026Q1, per financial statements, but stabilized at 8.4% in 2026Q2, suggesting one-time distortions rather than operational deterioration.
The extreme volatility in NOI margin, including negative readings in 2025Q4 and 2026Q1, appears to stem from non-cash adjustments or one-time items rather than a collapse in property-level economics. The 55.4% gross margin on a TTM basis indicates a healthy wholesale-heavy mix, though the operating margin of 10.8% suggests rising costs, possibly from utilities and depreciation. Investors should monitor whether the recent stabilization to 8.4% NOI margin in 2026Q2 marks a return to normalcy or a new lower baseline.
Dividend Coverage Hinges on AFFO Recovery
FFO payout ratio averaged 47.3% in 2026Q2, but AFFO per share of $0.13 implies a payout ratio above 100%, based on reported figures, signaling potential dividend stress.
While the FFO payout ratio appears comfortable at 47.3%, the AFFO payout ratio is concerning because AFFO per share collapsed to $0.13 in 2026Q2 from $2.28 a year earlier. This suggests that maintenance capex and other recurring deductions are consuming a significant portion of FFO, leaving little retained cash flow. The dividend may be partially funded by external sources or non-recurring gains, which is not sustainable over the long term. Investors should monitor AFFO trends closely, as a continued shortfall could pressure the dividend.
Leverage Eases but Debt Burden Persists
Debt-to-equity improved to 0.62 in 2026Q2 from 0.97 in 2025Q4, per balance sheet data, but total debt of $18.3B and interest coverage of 5.31x warrant monitoring.
The reduction in D/E suggests a deliberate deleveraging, possibly through equity issuance, as equity expanded to $27.4B. However, absolute debt remains high, and interest coverage of 5.31x, while improved from 1.66x in 2025Q3, is still moderate for a REIT. The company's heavy reliance on external capital to fund its development pipeline means that rising interest rates could compress the spread between development yields and cost of capital. The recent uptick in JV usage may be a strategy to fund growth off-balance-sheet, but it also reduces the direct ownership of assets.
Occupancy and Concentration Risks Loom
Portfolio quality appears solid with high occupancy, but geographic concentration in Northern Virginia and power constraints may limit growth, as per industry reports.
The company's portfolio is concentrated in Tier 1 markets like Northern Virginia, which account for nearly 20% of annualized rent. While this provides a competitive moat, it also exposes DLR to regional risks such as power grid limitations that could delay the conversion of backlog into revenue. The G&A efficiency appears reasonable, but the heavy capital expenditure requirements for development suggest that operational leverage is limited. Investors should monitor the pace of backlog conversion and any signs of tenant concentration in the hyperscale segment.
P/E Misleads; Focus on P/FFO
Standard P/E of 54.27 is distorted by depreciation and non-operating gains, as per financial statements, making P/FFO the more reliable valuation metric for DLR.
The P/E ratio is misleading for REITs because it fails to account for the non-cash depreciation of real estate assets, which is a significant expense for DLR. Additionally, the net margin of 21.4% versus operating margin of 10.8% suggests non-operating gains are inflating earnings, further distorting P/E. Investors should rely on P/FFO and P/AFFO, which adjust for depreciation and other non-cash items, to assess valuation. The absence of reported P/FFO and P/AFFO in the data highlights the need for analysts to compute these metrics from FFO and AFFO per share figures.