Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 1.30%
Is Digital Realty Trust, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 1.39%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.02%–1.95%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is 1.30% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 12.07% (1.16%).
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DLR Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
1.30%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
1.16%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
1.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
1.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
2.14%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
2.82%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.37%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.07%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-39.30%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-53.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-88.56%
DLR Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | $63.53B | 1.30% | 1.16% | 1.23% | 1.39% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $69.02B | 8.55% | 9.56% | 9.08% | 8.33% |
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $57.93B | 24.52% | 13.86% | 8.28% | 6.49% |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $56.87B | 11.50% | 11.48% | 11.91% | 11.67% |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) | $40.76B | 6.81% | -1.27% | 2.54% | 3.39% |
| American Tower Corporation (AMT) | $89.65B | 6.67% | 6.82% | 5.60% | 5.44% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.59B | 7.92% | 7.91% | 6.98% | 6.96% |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | $102.40B | 4.36% | 3.85% | 3.82% | 3.61% |
| Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) | $10.68B | 480.25% | 243.00% | 124.41% | 84.51% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.07B | 3.51% | 3.52% | 3.39% | 3.41% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
1.3%
ROE
5.9%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for DLR stock is 1.30%.
- Is Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 1.39%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.02%–1.95%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DLR stock is 1.16%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DLR stock is 1.23%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DLR stock is 1.39%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DLR stock is 2.14%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DLR stock is 2.82%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DLR stock is 11.37%.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.30% |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.02% |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.18% |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.65% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.87% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.26% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.48% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.16% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.94% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | 117.23% |
| 2006-12-31 | 37.47% |
| 2005-12-31 | 29.87% |
| 2004-12-31 | 32.19% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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