Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) Return on Equity (ROE): 5.90%
Is Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 5.90% is 30% above its 5-year average of 4.52%, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.01%–9.49%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is 5.90% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 38.34% (4.26%).
DLR Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
DLR Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
DLR Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
DLR Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
5.90%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
4.26%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
3.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
4.52%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
4.70%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
5.19%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
4.83%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+38.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+50.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+30.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+25.60%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.73%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+22.25%
DLR Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | — | 5.90% | 4.26% | 3.91% | 4.52% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $69.02B | 96.34% | 84.60% | 78.22% | 69.40% |
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $57.93B | 2.86% | 2.45% | 2.65% | 2.60% |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $56.87B | 20.63% | 20.31% | 26.31% | 23.67% |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) | $40.76B | -27.16% | 1453.72% | 738.37% | 496.32% |
| American Tower Corporation (AMT) | $89.65B | 78.79% | 67.97% | 50.74% | 49.13% |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | $102.40B | 9.95% | 7.78% | 7.36% | 6.25% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.07B | 3.52% | 3.34% | 3.31% | 3.41% |
| NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) | $8.83B | 8.81% | 8.97% | 8.88% | 8.04% |
| Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) | $7.13B | 9.88% | 7.38% | 7.21% | 6.35% |
Return Analysis
ROE
5.9%
ROA
2.8%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for DLR stock is 5.90%.
- Is Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 5.90% is 30% above its 5-year average of 4.52%, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.01%–9.49%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for DLR stock is 4.26%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for DLR stock is 3.91%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for DLR stock is 4.52%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for DLR stock is 4.70%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for DLR stock is 5.19%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for DLR stock is 4.83%.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.71% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.82% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.49% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.36% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.40% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.54% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.71% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.06% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.19% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.21% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.16% |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 11.25% |
| 2002-12-31 | -0.07% |
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About Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
Digital Realty empowers the world's foremost enterprises and service providers by offering a comprehensive suite of data center, co-location, and interconnection solutions. Central to their offerings is PlatformDIGITAL®, a proprietary global data center platform that furnishes clients with a dependable infrastructure and a well-established methodology, Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™). This approach is designed to facilitate the scaling of digital businesses and adeptly manage the intricate demands posed by data gravity. Furthermore, Digital Realty boasts an expansive global data center network, comprising over 284 facilities in 48 metropolitan areas across 23 countries on six continents, ensuring customers can access crucial digital ecosystems and connectivity points vital to their operations.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- Andrew Power