Boston Properties Inc (BXP)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
BXP
Boston Properties Inc
$57.60
-2.64%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.20B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.99
+10.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 119% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $3.15B). BXP leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 2.1%. BXP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.27. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BXP
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.1%
Fair Value
$137.69
Current Price
$57.60
$80.09 discount
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$90.41
Current Price
$125.99
$35.58 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BXP
The strongest argument for BXP centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BXP
The primary concerns for BXP are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 229.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BXP profiles as a value stock while IRM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
BXP generates stronger free cash flow (267M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. BXP offers better value entry with a 55.1% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Boston Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Boston Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in office buildings in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Visit Website →Iron Mountain Incorporated
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE: IRM) is an American enterprise information management services company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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