Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)vsIron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$110.61
-1.58%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.61B
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.99
+10.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 439% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $1.28B). FRT leads profitability with a 32.1% profit margin vs 2.1%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. FRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
FRT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.2%
Fair Value
$178.84
Current Price
$110.61
$68.23 discount
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
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.5%
Earnings expanding 98.7% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : FRT
The strongest argument for FRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.1% and operating margin at 34.5%.
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 : FRT
The primary concerns for FRT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
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
FRT profiles as a mature 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.
FRT generates stronger free cash flow (51M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FRT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 32.1% margins. 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.
Federal Realty Investment Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Federal Realty Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in shopping centers in the Northeastern United States, the Mid-Atlantic states, California, and South Florida.
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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