Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$114.52
+1.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$434.52
+5.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $148.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 56% more annual revenue ($10.73B vs $6.90B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 2.1%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
WDC
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$90.41
Current Price
$114.52
$24.11 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WDC.
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 41 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Earnings expanding 189.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.8x book value
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 : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 25.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 41.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 25.2% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (653M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (77/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins and 25.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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