Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsLadder Capital Corp Class A (LADR)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$128.84
+1.60%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.73B
LADR
Ladder Capital Corp Class A
$10.26
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 3250% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $216.26M). LADR leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 3.8%. LADR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.89. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LADR
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.0%
Fair Value
$95.45
Current Price
$128.84
$33.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-0.6%
Fair Value
$10.49
Current Price
$10.26
$0.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Earnings expanding 860.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LADR
The strongest argument for LADR centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 6.1%.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 137.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LADR
The primary concerns for LADR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while LADR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
LADR generates stronger free cash flow (-8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 48/100) and 21.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Ladder Capital Corp Class A
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Ladder Capital Corp is a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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