Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)vsPennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)
DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc
$193.80
+0.64%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $72.97B
PMT
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
$9.65
+3.32%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $822.32M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Digital Realty Trust Inc generates 1022% more annual revenue ($6.76B vs $602.22M). PMT leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 11.8%. PMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. PMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DLR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
PMT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-49.4%
Fair Value
$116.88
Current Price
$193.80
$76.92 premium
Margin of Safety
+74.8%
Fair Value
$49.06
Current Price
$9.65
$39.41 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.9%
Revenue surging 29.9% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 58.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 50.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DLR
The strongest argument for DLR centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 29.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PMT
The strongest argument for PMT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 20.8%. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DLR
The primary concerns for DLR are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 245.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PMT
The primary concerns for PMT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 10.87 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DLR profiles as a growth stock while PMT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PMT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
DLR is growing revenue faster at 29.9% — sustainability is the question.
DLR generates stronger free cash flow (532M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PMT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Digital Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in carrier-neutral data centers and provides colocation and peering services.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, a specialty finance company, invests primarily in mortgage-related assets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
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