DLR (Digital Realty Trust) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -1.71% (As of Mar. 2026 )


DLR Digital Realty Trust Inc DLR
86 GF Score
Price $193.02
GF Value $166.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Digital Realty Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Digital Realty Trust DLR -1.02% 86 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.71 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Digital Realty Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -1.71%.

Digital Realty Trust  (NYSE:DLR) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

DLR vs AMT, CCI, IRM: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Digital Realty Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Digital Realty Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Digital Realty Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Digital Realty Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Digital Realty Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2025 )
=(343.041 - 348.924) / 343.041
=-1.71%

* 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.

What does a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.71 mean?
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.71 as of Mar. 2026. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Digital Realty Trust and its competitors.
Is Digital Realty Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Digital Realty Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.71. 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to AMT and CCI?
Digital Realty Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.71 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a REITs company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs industry context. However, 6-Month 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. Digital Realty Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.71. 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.71. 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Digital Realty Trust (DLR), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.71 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:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -1.71
  • GF Value™: $166.67 vs. price of $193.02 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 2323 Bryan Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
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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