Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsBanco Santander SA ADR (SAN)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$114.52
+1.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
SAN
Banco Santander SA ADR
$12.20
+1.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $174.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Santander SA ADR generates 579% more annual revenue ($46.84B vs $6.90B). SAN leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 2.1%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. SAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SAN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$90.41
Current Price
$114.52
$24.11 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SAN.
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
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 25.3% YoY
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
Revenue declined 6.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : SAN
The strongest argument for SAN centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.1% and operating margin at 43.7%.
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 : SAN
The primary concerns for SAN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while SAN is a declining 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.
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Bottom Line
SAN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 30.1% margins. 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.
Banco Santander SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Banco Santander, SA, offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized companies and large companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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