Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$124.66
-4.29%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.86B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$4.23
+3.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $259.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 118852% more annual revenue ($7.25B vs $6.09M). IRM leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. IRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
IRM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
VUZI
Avoid16
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.5%
Fair Value
$70.83
Current Price
$124.66
$53.83 premium
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$4.15
Current Price
$4.23
$0.08 discount
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.1x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Debt/Equity.
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 : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRM profiles as a growth stock while VUZI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
IRM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
VUZI generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IRM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 16/100) and 21.6% revenue growth. VUZI offers better value entry with a 40.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and sells augmented reality (AR) computing and display devices for consumer and business markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
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