Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsPiedmont Office Realty Trust Inc (PDM)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$114.52
+1.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
PDM
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
$8.36
+1.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 1122% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $564.99M). IRM leads profitability with a 2.1% profit margin vs -14.8%. 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-
PDM
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
$114.52
$24.11 premium
Margin of Safety
+72.6%
Fair Value
$30.96
Current Price
$8.36
$22.60 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
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 -5.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.3%
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 : PDM
The strongest argument for PDM centers on 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 : PDM
The primary concerns for PDM are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while PDM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PDM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
PDM generates stronger free cash flow (10M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 40/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. PDM offers better value entry with a 72.6% 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.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is the owner, manager, developer, remodeler, and operator of high-quality Class A office properties located primarily in select submarkets within the seven major eastern US office markets. Most of your income is generated at Sunbelt.
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