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Digital Realty TrustMEX:DLR 77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:DLR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,042.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 REITs companies, Digital Realty Trust ranks better than 55.31% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Digital Realty Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,931 Mil. Digital Realty Trust's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN676,676 Mil. Therefore, Digital Realty Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DLR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 2.61 Max: 6.79
Current: 3.76
During the past 13 years, Digital Realty Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.79%. The lowest was 1.38%. And the median was 2.61%.
MEX:DLR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 55.31% of 933
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs MEX:DLR: 3.76
Digital Realty Trust (MEX:DLR) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Digital Realty Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Digital Realty Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* 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.
Digital Realty Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
MEX:DLR vs AMT, IRM, CCI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible 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.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.91% mean?
Digital Realty Trust (MEX:DLR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.91% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.38 to 6.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #417 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Digital Realty Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.91% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 6.79. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.27. Digital Realty Trust's value of 1.91% is 41.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #417 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Digital Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Realty Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AMT and IRM?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Digital Realty Trust ranks #417 out of 933 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Digital Realty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.27. Digital Realty Trust's value of 1.91% is 41.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Digital Realty Trust's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.38 to 6.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 3.27, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.27, based on 933 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Digital Realty Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.91% is 41.6% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digital Realty Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.91%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.61. 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 (MEX:DLR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,042.24, compared to a current price of MXN3,200.00 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.91%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 41.6% below the REITs industry median of 3.27. Digital Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Digital Realty Trust (MEX:DLR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.91% 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 (MEX:DLR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,200.00 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,042.24.
GuruFocus considers Digital Realty Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DLR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.91% (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: MXN3,042.24 vs. price of MXN3,200.00 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% below the REITs median (#417 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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