Forestar Group Inc (FOR)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
FOR
Forestar Group Inc
$26.63
+2.62%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.36B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$118.07
+0.29%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $35.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 310% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $1.69B). FOR leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs 2.1%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
FOR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+78.8%
Fair Value
$138.91
Current Price
$26.63
$112.28 discount
Margin of Safety
-2847.7%
Fair Value
$3.40
Current Price
$118.07
$114.67 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
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.0%
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 : 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, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FOR
The primary concerns for FOR are Market Cap, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 236.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% 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 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
IRM generates stronger free cash flow (-16M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 51/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. FOR offers better value entry with a 78.8% 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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