Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc
$186.79
-1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $66.98B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 941% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $6.31B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 21.8%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
DLR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.8%
Fair Value
$114.22
Current Price
$186.79
$72.57 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 67.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DLR
The strongest argument for DLR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.8% and operating margin at 17.2%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DLR
The primary concerns for DLR are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DLR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
DLR is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Visit Website →Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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