Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)vsAlphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc
$186.79
-1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $66.98B
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$368.53
+0.53%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 6591% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $6.31B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 21.8%. GOOGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
DLR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
GOOGL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.8%
Fair Value
$114.22
Current Price
$186.79
$72.57 premium
Margin of Safety
+43.6%
Fair Value
$631.89
Current Price
$368.53
$263.36 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 67.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DLR
The strongest argument for DLR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.8% and operating margin at 17.2%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.9% and operating margin at 36.1%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DLR
The primary concerns for DLR are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
GOOGL generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Digital Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in carrier-neutral data centers and provides colocation and peering services.
Visit Website →Alphabet Inc Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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