Century Communities Inc (CCS)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
CCS
Century Communities Inc
$59.81
+0.88%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.85B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$116.03
-0.08%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $35.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 68% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $4.12B). CCS leads profitability with a 3.6% profit margin vs 2.1%. CCS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CCS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.7%
Fair Value
$361.54
Current Price
$59.81
$301.73 discount
Margin of Safety
-11.1%
Fair Value
$90.24
Current Price
$116.03
$25.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCS
The strongest argument for CCS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CCS
The primary concerns for CCS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 245.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCS profiles as a value stock while IRM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
IRM generates stronger free cash flow (-16M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCS scores higher overall (52/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Century Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT · USA
Century Communities, Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, construction, marketing and sale of attached and attached single-family homes. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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.
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