Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsNexpoint Residential Trust Inc (NXRT)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.99
+10.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
NXRT
Nexpoint Residential Trust Inc
$28.89
+2.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 2644% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $251.54M). IRM leads profitability with a 2.1% profit margin vs -12.7%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NXRT
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$90.41
Current Price
$125.99
$35.58 premium
Margin of Safety
+53.8%
Fair Value
$67.59
Current Price
$28.89
$38.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 371.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -9.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NXRT
The strongest argument for NXRT centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 229.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NXRT
The primary concerns for NXRT are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while NXRT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NXRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
NXRT generates stronger free cash flow (23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 40/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. NXRT offers better value entry with a 53.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Nexpoint Residential Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
NexPoint Residential Trust is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NXRT, primarily focused on acquiring, owning and operating well-located middle-income multifamily properties with value-added potential in large cities and suburbs. Submarkets in large cities, mainly in the southeastern and southwestern United States.
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