Digital Realty [DLR] vs SBA Communications [SBAC] Detailed Stock Comparison
Digital Realty
NYSE
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SBA Communications
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Digital Realty wins in 6 metrics, SBA Communications wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. SBA Communications appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Digital Realty | SBA Communications | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.31 | 27.03 | SBA Communications |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.53 | -4.94 | SBA Communications |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 80.67 | -3.04 | SBA Communications |
| PEG Ratio | 0.03 | 0.71 | Digital Realty |
| EV/EBITDA | 29.20 | 21.03 | SBA Communications |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.32% | 32.25% | SBA Communications |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.00% | 54.18% | SBA Communications |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.00% | 54.18% | SBA Communications |
| Return on Equity | 5.84% | -14.83% | Digital Realty |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.03% | 9.30% | SBA Communications |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.26B | $1.11B | Digital Realty |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.83% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 7.62% | -2.81% | Digital Realty |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 10.08 | 8.68 | SBA Communications |
| Enterprise Value | $75.45B | $37.71B | Digital Realty |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 13.27 | 13.84 | Digital Realty |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 55.70% | 75.38% | SBA Communications |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $17 | $25 | SBA Communications |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.81 | $8.15 | SBA Communications |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.94 | 0.77 | SBA Communications |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Digital Realty vs SBA Communications Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty | -0.94% | -1.47% | -7.53% | -2.10% | -0.96% | -7.47% |
| SBA Communications | -1.26% | 1.83% | -5.75% | -4.75% | 3.70% | 10.22% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty | 7.62% | 30.74% | 6.15% | 151.93% | 176.70% | 749.92% |
| SBA Communications | -2.81% | -33.12% | -27.86% | 85.26% | 503.52% | 1,406.75% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Digital Realty vs SBA Communications
| Metric | DLR | SBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $57.32B | $23.65B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,285,600 | 765,875 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,444,180 | 793,592 |
| Last Close | $163.78 | $220.89 |
| 52 Week Range | $129.95 - $198.00 | $192.55 - $252.64 |
| % from 52W High | -17.28% | -12.57% |
| All-Time High | $198.00 (Nov 25, 2024) | $391.15 (Dec 27, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -17.28% | -43.53% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 11.87% | 0.39% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.54% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.06% | -0.15% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 80.67 | -3.04 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $65.17 | $-45.95 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $10.45 | $2.56 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.38B | $1.28B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.94B | $-105,770,624 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.83% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $4.18 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Digital Realty vs SBA Communications
| Metric | DLR | SBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.31 | 27.03 |
| Forward P/E | 136.38 | 24.02 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.03 | 0.71 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 10.08 | 8.68 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.53 | -4.94 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $57.32B | $23.65B |
| Enterprise Value | $75.45B | $37.71B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 13.27 | 13.84 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 29.20 | 21.03 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.94 | 0.77 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $65.17 | $-45.95 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Digital Realty vs SBA Communications
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DLR | SBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.41B | $664.25M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $605.32M | $153.67M |
| Gross Profit | $802.31M | $510.58M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $235.65M | $379.32M |
| EBITDA | $703.79M | $481.87M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $123.53M | $259.93M |
| Income Tax | $17.14M | $42.02M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $106.40M | $217.91M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DLR | SBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $3.55B | $636.45M |
| Total Current Assets | $5.28B | $933.32M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.53B | $1.34B |
| Long-Term Debt | $19.18B | $13.60B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $24.86B | $-4.91B |
| Retained Earnings | N/A | $-7.23B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.18B | $10.63B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DLR | SBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $332.54M | $278.25M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $399.09M | $255.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.50B | $-1.17B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DLR | SBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.22M | 1.84M |
| Short Ratio | 3.99 | 2.65 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,285,600 | 765,875 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,444,180 | 793,592 |
| Shares Outstanding | 336.64M | 107.56M |
| Float Shares | 318.82M | 106.55M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.99% | 1.02% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Digital Realty vs SBA Communications
| Metric | DLR | SBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $4.18 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.83% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $3.65 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $10.96 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | May 22, 2025 |