Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)vsPennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)
DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc
$186.79
-1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $66.14B
PMT
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
$10.18
-0.10%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $882.49M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Digital Realty Trust Inc generates 835% more annual revenue ($6.31B vs $675.55M). DLR leads profitability with a 21.8% profit margin vs 21.1%. PMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. PMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
DLR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.6%
Fair Value
$114.41
Current Price
$186.79
$72.38 premium
Margin of Safety
+77.8%
Fair Value
$55.57
Current Price
$10.18
$45.39 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 24.1%
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 : PMT
The strongest argument for PMT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.1% and operating margin at 18.8%. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DLR
The primary concerns for DLR are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PMT
The primary concerns for PMT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 10.87 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DLR profiles as a growth stock while PMT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PMT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
DLR is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
DLR generates stronger free cash flow (532M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PMT scores higher overall (69/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 21.1% margins. 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.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, a specialty finance company, invests primarily in mortgage-related assets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
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