Compass Inc (COMP)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
COMP
Compass Inc
$11.46
-1.34%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.53B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$120.75
-3.94%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $36.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 15% more annual revenue ($8.31B vs $7.25B). IRM leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs 0.2%. IRM trades at a lower P/E of 135.0x. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
COMP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-80.3%
Fair Value
$6.21
Current Price
$11.46
$5.25 premium
Margin of Safety
-40.1%
Fair Value
$71.54
Current Price
$120.75
$49.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 99.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.0% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 99.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 571.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% 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 135.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while IRM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 99.4% — sustainability is the question.
COMP generates stronger free cash flow (-168M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 51/100) and 21.6% revenue growth. 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.
Compass Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Urban Compass, Inc., which is Compass, is a real estate brokerage company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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