DLR (Digital Realty Trust) Total Operating Expense: $2,551 Mil (TTM 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 Total Operating Expense?

Digital Realty Trust DLR -1.02% 86 Total Operating Expense is $2,551 Mil 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.

Digital Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $654 Mil. Digital Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,551 Mil.

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Digital Realty Trust Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Digital Realty Trust Total Operating Expense Chart

Digital Realty Trust Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Digital Realty Trust Quarterly Data
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Digital Realty Trust Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,551 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of $2,551 Mil mean?
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) has a Total Operating Expense of $2,551 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors.
Is Digital Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense too high?
Digital Realty Trust's current Total Operating Expense is $2,551 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to AMT and CCI?
Digital Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense of $2,551 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a REITs company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the REITs industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. Digital Realty Trust's current Total Operating Expense is $2,551 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $2,551 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Digital Realty Trust (DLR), the current Total Operating Expense is $2,551 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $2,551 Mil
  • 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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