Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsTranscontinental Realty Investors (TCI)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.99
+10.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
TCI
Transcontinental Realty Investors
$35.42
-4.84%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $325.18M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 13968% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $49.06M). TCI leads profitability with a 28.1% profit margin vs 2.1%. TCI trades at a lower P/E of 23.5x. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TCI
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
-40.3%
Fair Value
$38.90
Current Price
$35.42
$3.48 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 11134.0% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : TCI
The strongest argument for TCI centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.1% and operating margin at -28.9%.
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 : TCI
The primary concerns for TCI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while TCI is a value 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.
TCI generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 46/100) and 16.6% 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.
Transcontinental Realty Investors
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, has a diverse portfolio of capital real estate located throughout the United States, including apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and urbanized and undeveloped land.
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