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DLR EV/EBITDA Analysis

29.3x

Updated 465h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA of 29.3x means DLR is valued at 29.3 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a measure of how many years of operating cash flow it would take to pay off its debt and equity.

Sector Performance

87th percentile

DLR

29.3x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

27.9x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

This is far above the sector median of 13.5x, placing DLR in the 87th percentile among peers, so the market assigns a much richer price relative to operating earnings than typical companies in its space. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +5.0%, moving from 27.9x to 29.3x in the most recent period. A high level combined with an upward quarterly trend points to increasing valuation pressure, meaning investors are paying more for the same unit of EBITDA, which carries higher downside risk if earnings growth disappoints. This does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the elevated multiple and recent rise suggest limited valuation support, but they don't alone force a negative call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about DLR?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are DLR's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.