Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Digital Realty Trust's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.70%.
DLR's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 60.45% of 617
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -3.1
vs DLR: -4.70
Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Digital Realty Trust 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DLR vs AMT, CCI, IRM: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Digital Realty Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Digital Realty Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Realty Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Digital Realty Trust 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.70 mean?
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.70 as of Mar. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #373 out of 617 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Digital Realty Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Digital Realty Trust's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #373 out of 617 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AMT and CCI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #373 out of 617 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Digital Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a REITs company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs industry context. However, 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. Digital Realty Trust's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70. 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70. 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Digital Realty Trust (DLR), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70 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:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.70
GF Value™: $166.67 vs. price of $193.02 (15.8% above fair value)
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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