Century Communities Inc (CCS)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
CCS
Century Communities Inc
$52.82
-1.20%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.55B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$128.25
+1.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $38.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 81% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $4.00B). IRM leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs 3.3%. CCS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CCS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.2%
Fair Value
$67.83
Current Price
$52.82
$15.01 premium
Margin of Safety
-41.9%
Fair Value
$70.64
Current Price
$128.25
$57.61 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Earnings expanding 860.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCS
The strongest argument for CCS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CCS
The primary concerns for CCS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 139.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCS profiles as a value stock while IRM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
CCS generates stronger free cash flow (-94M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 52/100) and 21.6% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Century Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT · USA
Century Communities, Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, construction, marketing and sale of attached and attached single-family homes. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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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