Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc
$176.43
+0.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $55.29B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$60.06
-0.66%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $56.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Digital Realty Trust Inc generates 1% more annual revenue ($5.84B vs $5.76B). DLR leads profitability with a 24.0% profit margin vs 18.4%. O appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.75. O earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
DLR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.4%
Fair Value
$180.65
Current Price
$176.43
$4.22 discount
Margin of Safety
-17.8%
Fair Value
$54.76
Current Price
$60.06
$5.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 41.2% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 24.0% and operating margin at 13.3%. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 47.0%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DLR
The primary concerns for DLR are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 41.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 51.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DLR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
DLR is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
O generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
O scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 18.4% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →Realty Income Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in free-standing, single-tenant commercial properties in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom that are subject to NNN Leases. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in San Diego, California.
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