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Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/05/2025: DLR (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 13.81% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 50.06B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 91.28 | 1Y Target Price 189.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio 91.28 | 1Y Target Price 189.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2716069 | Beta 0.68 | 52 Weeks Range 131.44 - 195.06 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 131.44 - 195.06 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.41% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.6 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 11.09% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.07% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 91.28 | Forward PE 80 | Enterprise Value 64036286982 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.21 |
Enterprise Value 64036286982 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.33 | Shares Outstanding 336644000 | Shares Floating 314472855 |
Shares Outstanding 336644000 | Shares Floating 314472855 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.03 | Percent Institutions 100.02 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.88 | Target Price 182.74 | Buy 6 | Strong Buy 9 |
Buy 6 | Strong Buy 9 | ||
Hold 8 | Sell 2 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Digital Realty Trust Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Digital Realty Trust Inc. was founded in 2004. It has grown through acquisitions and organic development to become a major data center REIT.
Core Business Areas
- Data Center Solutions: Offers colocation, interconnection, and cloud connectivity solutions within its data centers.
Leadership and Structure
Andrew Power serves as President & CEO. The company is structured as a REIT, with a board of directors overseeing operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Colocation Services: Provides space, power, and cooling for customers' IT infrastructure. Competitors include Equinix (EQIX) and CyrusOne (now part of KKR). Estimated market share in the colocation market is around 10-15% globally (highly fragmented market).
- Interconnection Services: Facilitates connectivity between different networks and clouds. Competitors include Equinix (EQIX) and CoreSite (now part of American Tower). Market share data varies by region.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The data center industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for cloud computing, big data, and IoT. Expansion is due to digitalization initiatives.
Positioning
Digital Realty Trust Inc. is a leading data center REIT with a global footprint. Their competitive advantage lies in their scale, diverse product offerings, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global data center market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Digital Realty Trust Inc. is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its infrastructure and global presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and footprint
- Strong customer relationships
- Diverse product offerings
- Experienced management team
- Access to capital
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to macroeconomic risks
- Dependence on key customers
- Complexity of operations
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Acquiring smaller data center operators
- Developing new product offerings
- Leveraging partnerships with cloud providers
- Increasing demand for colocation and interconnection services
Threats
- Increased competition
- Rising energy costs
- Technological disruptions
- Economic downturns
- Data security breaches
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EQIX
- AMT
- CONE
- IRON
Competitive Landscape
Digital Realty Trust Inc. competes on scale, geographic reach, and product offerings. Equinix (EQIX) is a major competitor with a strong focus on interconnection services.
Major Acquisitions
Interxion
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 8400
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Digital Realty's presence in Europe and added interconnection capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Digital Realty Trust Inc. has grown significantly through acquisitions and organic development.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth, driven by demand for data center space.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding data center capacity and investing in energy-efficient technologies.
Summary
Digital Realty Trust Inc. is a leading data center REIT with a strong global presence and diverse offerings. Their focus on expansion and strategic acquisitions positions them for continued growth, but they face competition and rising costs. They need to manage debt and adapt to technology changes.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary. Financial data needs to be updated with the latest sources for correctness.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Digital Realty Trust Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-10-29 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Andrew P. Power | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Specialty | Full time employees 3936 | Website https://www.digitalrealty.com |
Full time employees 3936 | Website https://www.digitalrealty.com |
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.
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