EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$201.91
-1.41%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.47B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$128.25
+1.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $38.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 885% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $735.38M). EGP leads profitability with a 39.8% profit margin vs 3.8%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
EGP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.4%
Fair Value
$180.19
Current Price
$201.91
$21.72 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
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.2%
Earnings expanding 55.3% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.8% and operating margin at 40.2%.
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 : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
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
EGP 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.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (127M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 61/100) 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.
EastGroup Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-managed capital real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in Sunbelt's major markets in the United States. with an emphasis on the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina.
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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