Forestar Group Inc (FOR)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
FOR
Forestar Group Inc
$27.47
+0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.40B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$128.25
+1.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $38.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 324% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $1.71B). FOR leads profitability with a 9.8% 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+).
FOR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.3%
Fair Value
$99.38
Current Price
$27.47
$71.91 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.3% 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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.7%
Weak financial health signals
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 : FOR
The strongest argument for FOR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS 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 : FOR
The primary concerns for FOR are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
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
FOR profiles as a value stock while IRM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FOR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
FOR generates stronger free cash flow (152M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 51/100) and 21.6% revenue growth. FOR offers better value entry with a 70.3% margin of safety. 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.
Forestar Group Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT · USA
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.
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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