Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc
$194.56
-0.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $69.78B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $243.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 904% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $6.31B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 21.8%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
DLR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.8%
Fair Value
$132.50
Current Price
$194.56
$62.06 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 69.4% 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
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 17.4%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : DLR
The primary concerns for DLR are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 52.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DLR profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
DLR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
DLR is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 33.1% 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.
Visit Website →Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Compare with Other REIT - SPECIALTY Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?