Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsUMH Properties Inc (UMH)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$124.66
-4.29%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.86B
UMH
UMH Properties Inc
$15.26
+1.26%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 2624% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $265.94M). UMH leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs 3.8%. UMH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
UMH
Buy51
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
Margin of Safety
+62.8%
Fair Value
$43.40
Current Price
$15.26
$28.14 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 54.2%
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 : UMH
The strongest argument for UMH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : UMH
The primary concerns for UMH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 150.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while UMH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
UMH generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 51/100) and 21.6% revenue growth. UMH offers better value entry with a 62.8% margin of safety. 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.
UMH Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a publicly owned REIT that owns and operates 124 manufactured home communities containing approximately 23,400 developed lots.
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