Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsKKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc (KREF)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$124.66
-4.29%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.86B
KREF
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
$6.92
-1.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $448.82M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates -20844% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $-34.93M). IRM leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
KREF
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.5%
Fair Value
$70.83
Current Price
$124.66
$53.83 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KREF.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 145.1%
Revenue surging 245.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KREF
The strongest argument for KREF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 245.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : KREF
The primary concerns for KREF are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.11 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while KREF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
KREF is growing revenue faster at 245.1% — sustainability is the question.
KREF generates stronger free cash flow (10M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100) 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.
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.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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