Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsBanco Santander SA ADR (SAN)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$124.66
-4.29%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.86B
SAN
Banco Santander SA ADR
$12.47
+2.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $178.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Santander SA ADR generates 554% more annual revenue ($47.37B vs $7.25B). SAN leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 3.8%. IRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. SAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
SAN
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.5%
Fair Value
$70.83
Current Price
$124.66
$53.83 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SAN.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.3%
Earnings expanding 67.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.6% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SAN
The strongest argument for SAN centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 43.3%.
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.
Bear Case : SAN
The primary concerns for SAN are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.09 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while SAN is a value 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.
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Bottom Line
SAN scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 34.1% 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.
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.
Banco Santander SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Banco Santander, SA, offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized companies and large companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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