Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsSpotify Technology SA (SPOT)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.99
+10.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
SPOT
Spotify Technology SA
$443.57
+2.16%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $106.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spotify Technology SA generates 149% more annual revenue ($17.19B vs $6.90B). SPOT leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 2.1%. SPOT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.17. SPOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SPOT
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$90.41
Current Price
$125.99
$35.58 premium
Margin of Safety
-47.4%
Fair Value
$330.58
Current Price
$443.57
$112.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Earnings expanding 213.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.3x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SPOT
The strongest argument for SPOT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
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.
Bear Case : SPOT
The primary concerns for SPOT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while SPOT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPOT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
SPOT generates stronger free cash flow (834M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPOT scores higher overall (60/100 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.
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.
Spotify Technology SA
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Spotify Technology SA, provides audio streaming services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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