Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc
$186.79
-1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $66.98B
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$150.87
+1.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $42.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Yum! Brands Inc generates 34% more annual revenue ($8.49B vs $6.31B). DLR leads profitability with a 21.8% profit margin vs 20.5%. YUM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.91. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
DLR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
-88.7%
Fair Value
$84.31
Current Price
$150.87
$66.56 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 31.1%
Earnings expanding 72.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
15.2% revenue growth
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 31.1%. Revenue growth of 15.2% 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 : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DLR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — 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.
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Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 20.5% margins and 15.2% 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 →Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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