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Digital Realty TrustDLR +3.28%80 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates DLR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $121.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 REITs companies, Digital Realty Trust ranks better than 72.04% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Digital Realty Trust's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -34.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Digital Realty Trust was 326.30% per year. The lowest was -12.00% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Digital Realty Trust 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
DLR vs AMT, EQIX, IRM: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Digital Realty Trust's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Digital Realty Trust's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Realty Trust's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Digital Realty Trust 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.20% mean?
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #170 out of 608 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Digital Realty Trust's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Digital Realty Trust's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.20% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. The REITs industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.75. Digital Realty Trust's value of 11.20% is 307.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #170 out of 608 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Digital Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Realty Trust's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AMT and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #170 out of 608 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Digital Realty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.75. Digital Realty Trust's value of 11.20% is 307.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Digital Realty Trust has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a REITs company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among REITs companies is 2.75, based on 608 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Digital Realty Trust's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.20% is 307.3% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digital Realty Trust's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.20%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $121.04, compared to a current price of $197.06 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.20%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 307.3% above the REITs industry median of 2.75. Digital Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Digital Realty Trust (DLR), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.20% as of Jun. 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 $197.06 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $121.04.
GuruFocus considers Digital Realty Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DLR:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.20% (87% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: $121.04 vs. price of $197.06 (62.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 307.3% above the REITs median (#170 of 608)
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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