Digital Realty TrustDLR -1.02%86 ROA % is 1.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates DLR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $166.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 REITs companies, Digital Realty Trust ranks worse than 55.86% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Digital Realty Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $717 Mil.
Digital Realty Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $49,135 Mil. Therefore, Digital Realty Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Digital Realty Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DLR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.85 Max: 4.72
Current: 2.86
During the past 13 years, Digital Realty Trust's highest ROA % was 4.72%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 1.85%.
DLR's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.86% of 938
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs DLR: 2.86
Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Digital Realty Trust's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Digital Realty Trust ROA % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Digital Realty Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Realty Trust's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) has a ROA % of 1.46% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Digital Realty Trust's ROA % has ranged from 0.97 to 4.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #524 out of 938 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Digital Realty Trust's ROA % too high?
Digital Realty Trust's current ROA % of 1.46% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 4.72. The REITs industry median ROA % is 3.23. Digital Realty Trust's value of 1.46% is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #524 out of 938 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Digital Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Realty Trust's ROA % compare to AMT and CCI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #524 out of 938 companies for ROA %. This places Digital Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.23. Digital Realty Trust's value of 1.46% is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Digital Realty Trust's own ROA % has ranged from 0.97 to 4.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Digital Realty Trust has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.23, based on 938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Digital Realty Trust's current ROA % of 1.46% is 54.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digital Realty Trust's current ROA % is 1.46%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Realty Trust (DLR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $166.67, compared to a current price of $193.02 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.46%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 54.8% below the REITs industry median of 3.23. Digital Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Digital Realty Trust (DLR), the current ROA % is 1.46% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $193.02 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $166.67.
GuruFocus considers Digital Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DLR:
ROA %: 1.46% (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: $166.67 vs. price of $193.02 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% below the REITs median (#524 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Digital Realty is one of the leading providers of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, offering colocation and interconnection services to hyperscalers and large businesses. Digital Realty operates 300 properties in 57 metropolitan areas across 31 countries, serving 5,000 customers. Renting physical space accounts for about 90% of Digital Realty's revenue. The firm enables hyperscalers and other clients to store servers, data, and networking equipment. The other 10% of revenue is generated primarily through interconnection services (8%) and other fee income (2%).
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