Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR) has net assets worth $25.40 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($48.86 Billion) and total liabilities ($23.46 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check DLR tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $25.40 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.98% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 27.91% |
| 5-Year Change | 34.13% |
| 10-Year Change | 384.11% |
| Growth Volatility | 43.04 |
Digital Realty Trust Inc - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Digital Realty Trust Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Digital Realty Trust Inc defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Digital Realty Trust Inc (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Digital Realty Trust Inc from 2002 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Digital Realty Trust Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $24.85 Billion | +7.21% |
| 2024-12-31 | $23.18 Billion | +10.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | $21.00 Billion | +7.00% |
| 2022-12-31 | $19.62 Billion | +5.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | $18.52 Billion | +0.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | $18.49 Billion | +73.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | $10.65 Billion | -2.06% |
| 2018-12-31 | $10.87 Billion | -2.07% |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.10 Billion | +116.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.13 Billion | +13.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.54 Billion | +15.90% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.91 Billion | +7.34% |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.65 Billion | +4.23% |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.50 Billion | +35.57% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.58 Billion | +25.59% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.05 Billion | +25.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.63 Billion | +4.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | +39.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | +32.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | $848.19 Million | +30.70% |
| 2005-12-31 | $648.94 Million | +51.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | $429.06 Million | +183.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | $151.40 Million | +75.40% |
| 2002-12-31 | $86.31 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Digital Realty Trust Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 669072200000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $3.41 Million | 0.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-469.20 Million | -2.05% |
| Other Components | $30.08 Billion | 131.22% |
| Total Equity | $22.93 Billion | 100.00% |
Digital Realty Trust Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Digital Realty Trust Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Lumentum Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LITE
|
$66.13 Billion |
|
Aon PLC
NYSE:AON
|
$66.19 Billion |
|
Phillips 66
NYSE:PSX
|
$66.61 Billion |
|
Suncor Energy Inc
TO:SU
|
$66.78 Billion |
|
Natwest Group PLC
NYSE:NWG
|
$65.95 Billion |
|
EOG Resources Inc
NYSE:EOG
|
$65.92 Billion |
|
Barrick Mining Corporation
NYSE:B
|
$65.75 Billion |
|
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
NASDAQ:WBD
|
$65.69 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Digital Realty Trust Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 21,340,397,000 to 22,925,663,000, a change of 1,585,266,000 (7.4%).
- Net income of 1,308,589,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,728,466,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,106,031,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 1,106,031,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 7,005,170,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 5,000,027,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.31 Billion | +5.71% |
| Dividends Paid | $1.73 Billion | -7.54% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.11 Billion | -4.82% |
| Share Issuances | $1.11 Billion | +4.82% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $7.01 Billion | +30.56% |
| Other Changes | $-5.00 Billion | -21.81% |
| Total Change | $- | 7.43% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Digital Realty Trust Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.89x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 45.24x to 2.89x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | $4.16 | $188.15 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.40 | $188.15 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $8.34 | $188.15 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $15.96 | $188.15 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $19.64 | $188.15 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $16.68 | $188.15 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $21.19 | $188.15 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $20.24 | $188.15 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $22.82 | $188.15 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $25.44 | $188.15 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $29.90 | $188.15 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $28.18 | $188.15 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $29.02 | $188.15 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $32.67 | $188.15 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $33.82 | $188.15 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $59.17 | $188.15 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $47.70 | $188.15 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $47.17 | $188.15 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $67.49 | $188.15 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $63.57 | $188.15 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $65.86 | $188.15 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $61.86 | $188.15 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $64.37 | $188.15 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $65.21 | $188.15 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Digital Realty Trust Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 5.71%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 21.41%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.12x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.16x
- Recent ROE (5.71%) is above the historical average (4.87%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -0.07% | -0.24% | 0.09x | 3.24x | $-8.38 Million |
| 2003 | 11.25% | 26.38% | 0.13x | 3.24x | $1.85 Million |
| 2004 | 2.63% | 4.25% | 0.11x | 5.85x | $-12.76 Million |
| 2005 | 4.17% | 7.71% | 0.14x | 3.96x | $-22.55 Million |
| 2006 | 1.87% | 4.84% | 0.13x | 3.08x | $-57.68 Million |
| 2007 | 2.16% | 5.86% | 0.14x | 2.69x | $-81.85 Million |
| 2008 | 4.53% | 12.83% | 0.16x | 2.20x | $-81.62 Million |
| 2009 | 5.62% | 13.76% | 0.17x | 2.40x | $-68.24 Million |
| 2010 | 5.21% | 11.82% | 0.16x | 2.72x | $-93.96 Million |
| 2011 | 6.19% | 14.70% | 0.17x | 2.42x | $-96.03 Million |
| 2012 | 6.06% | 16.50% | 0.14x | 2.54x | $-136.50 Million |
| 2013 | 8.71% | 21.22% | 0.15x | 2.67x | $-46.56 Million |
| 2014 | 5.16% | 12.38% | 0.17x | 2.46x | $-187.64 Million |
| 2015 | 6.54% | 16.83% | 0.15x | 2.52x | $-156.96 Million |
| 2016 | 8.36% | 19.89% | 0.18x | 2.39x | $-83.41 Million |
| 2017 | 2.40% | 10.10% | 0.11x | 2.07x | $-786.65 Million |
| 2018 | 3.36% | 10.87% | 0.13x | 2.41x | $-654.62 Million |
| 2019 | 5.87% | 18.07% | 0.14x | 2.33x | $-408.17 Million |
| 2020 | 2.01% | 9.13% | 0.11x | 2.04x | $-1.42 Billion |
| 2021 | 9.49% | 38.60% | 0.12x | 2.02x | $-91.20 Million |
| 2022 | 1.92% | 8.05% | 0.11x | 2.11x | $-1.58 Billion |
| 2023 | 4.96% | 17.32% | 0.12x | 2.31x | $-962.92 Million |
| 2024 | 2.82% | 10.85% | 0.12x | 2.12x | $-1.53 Billion |
| 2025 | 5.71% | 21.41% | 0.12x | 2.16x | $-983.98 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Digital Realty Trust Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the REIT - Specialty industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: REIT - Specialty
- Average net assets among peers: $2,396,275,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.17%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR) | $25.40 Billion | -0.07% | 0.92x | $66.12 Billion |
| American Tower Corp (AMT) | $6.59 Billion | 28.66% | 5.50x | $82.02 Billion |
| Crown Castle (CCI) | $8.26 Billion | 13.27% | 3.73x | $35.73 Billion |
| EPR Properties (EPR) | $260.62 Million | 9.27% | 0.97x | $4.38 Billion |
| Equinix Inc (EQIX) | $2.02 Billion | 4.65% | 1.86x | $92.84 Billion |
| Farmland Partners Inc (FPI) | $592.59 Million | 1.69% | 0.89x | $425.70 Million |
| Fermi Inc. (FRMI) | $1.10 Billion | -44.38% | 0.29x | $3.33 Billion |
| Gaming & Leisure Properties (GLPI) | $-253.51 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $12.62 Billion |
| Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM) | $1.94 Billion | 5.41% | 3.90x | $29.90 Billion |
| Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) | $1.07 Billion | 27.94% | 2.65x | $13.03 Billion |
About Digital Realty Trust Inc
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. owns, acquires, develops, and operates data centers through its operating partnership subsidiary, Digital Realty Trust, L.P. The company is focused on providing data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions for domestic and international customers across a variety of industry verticals ranging from cloud and information technology services, communications and s… Read more