ConocoPhillips (COP)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$125.78
-1.93%
ENERGY · Cap: $153.24B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.99
+10.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 773% more annual revenue ($60.28B vs $6.90B). COP leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 2.1%. COP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. COP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
COP
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-49.2%
Fair Value
$74.54
Current Price
$125.78
$51.24 premium
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$90.41
Current Price
$125.99
$35.58 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 6.8%
Earnings declined 39.0%
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 : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.27 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 : COP
The primary concerns for COP are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COP profiles as a declining stock while IRM is a growth 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.
COP generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COP scores higher overall (54/100 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.
ConocoPhillips
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
ConocoPhillips is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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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