First Industrial Realty Trust Inc (FR)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
FR
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc
$61.58
-0.16%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.18B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$124.66
-4.29%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 872% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $745.20M). FR leads profitability with a 46.0% profit margin vs 3.8%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. FR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
FR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.8%
Fair Value
$41.89
Current Price
$61.58
$19.69 premium
Margin of Safety
-41.5%
Fair Value
$70.83
Current Price
$124.66
$53.83 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.0%
Earnings expanding 199.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Weak financial health signals
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 : FR
The strongest argument for FR centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 46.0% and operating margin at 35.0%.
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 : FR
The primary concerns for FR are Piotroski F-Score, 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 138.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FR profiles as a mature stock while IRM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
FR generates stronger free cash flow (89M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 46.0% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated industrial real estate owner, operator, and developer with a history of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional clients.
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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