Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$38.17
-2.01%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.59B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$124.66
-4.29%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 612% more annual revenue ($51.56B vs $7.25B). EPD leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 3.8%. EPD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
EPD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.1%
Fair Value
$48.77
Current Price
$38.17
$10.60 discount
Margin of Safety
-41.5%
Fair Value
$70.83
Current Price
$124.66
$53.83 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 6.7%
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 : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue 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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while IRM is a growth 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.
EPD generates stronger free cash flow (486M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 54/100) and 21.6% revenue growth. EPD offers better value entry with a 22.1% 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.
Enterprise Products Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Enterprise Products Partners LP provides midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), crude oil, petrochemicals, and refined products. The company is headquartered in 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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