Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsRLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$114.52
+1.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
RLJ
RLJ Lodging Trust
$8.24
-0.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 411% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $1.35B). RLJ leads profitability with a 2.1% profit margin vs 2.1%. RLJ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
RLJ
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
+70.3%
Fair Value
$28.34
Current Price
$8.24
$20.10 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.3% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
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 : RLJ
The strongest argument for RLJ 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 : RLJ
The primary concerns for RLJ are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 827.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while RLJ is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
RLJ generates stronger free cash flow (48M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 45/100) and 16.6% revenue growth. RLJ offers better value entry with a 70.3% 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.
RLJ Lodging Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
RLJ Lodging Trust is a publicly traded and publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily owning premium brand, high margin, focused service and compact full service hotels.
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