Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Digital Realty Trust's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,380 Mil.
Digital Realty Trust (BSP:D1LR34) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
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Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
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Digital Realty Trust Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Digital Realty Trust Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Digital Realty Trust Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.
What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,380 Mil mean?
Digital Realty Trust (BSP:D1LR34) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,380 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors.
Is Digital Realty Trust's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Digital Realty Trust's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,380 Mil. Overall, Digital Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Realty Trust's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to AMT and CCI?
Digital Realty Trust's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,380 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a REITs company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the REITs industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Digital Realty Trust and its competitors. Digital Realty Trust's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,380 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 (BSP:D1LR34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$216.99, compared to a current price of R$251.25 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,380 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Digital Realty Trust (BSP:D1LR34), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,380 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 (BSP:D1LR34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$251.25 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$216.99.
GuruFocus considers Digital Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:D1LR34:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,380 Mil
GF Value™: R$216.99 vs. price of R$251.25 (15.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:D1LR34 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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