CME Group Inc (CME)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
CME
CME Group Inc
$298.86
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $107.67B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.07
-2.10%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $38.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 7% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 3.8%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Margin of Safety
-4.8%
Fair Value
$95.66
Current Price
$125.07
$29.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 69.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 21.3% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Earnings expanding 860.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : CME
The strongest argument for CME centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 142.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CME profiles as a mature stock while IRM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
CME generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% 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.
CME Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
CME Group Inc. (Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, The Commodity Exchange) is an American global markets company. It is the world's largest financial derivatives exchange, and trades in asset classes that include agricultural products, currencies, energy, interest rates, metals, stock indexes and cryptocurrencies futures.
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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