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Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)

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$99.82
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09/15/2025: IRM (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Moderate Performance

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10 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $114.5

1 Year Target Price $114.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$114.5 Target price
52w Low $71.19
Current$99.82
52w High $126.21

Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit 77.37%
Avg. Invested days 63
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 29.48B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 713
1Y Target Price 114.5
Price to earnings Ratio 713
1Y Target Price 114.5
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 1.1
52 Weeks Range 71.19 - 126.21
Updated Date 09/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 71.19 - 126.21
Updated Date 09/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.13%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.14

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Profitability

Profit Margin 0.64%
Operating Margin (TTM) 18.35%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) 225.06%

Valuation

Trailing PE 713
Forward PE 54.95
Enterprise Value 46190124875
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.58
Enterprise Value 46190124875
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.48
Shares Outstanding 295348000
Shares Floating 292693044
Shares Outstanding 295348000
Shares Floating 292693044
Percent Insiders 0.78
Percent Institutions 85.37

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Iron Mountain Incorporated

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Iron Mountain Incorporated was founded in 1951 as a storage facility for microfilm copies of important documents in a former mushroom farm. It has grown to become a global leader in information management services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Records Management: Secure storage and retrieval of physical records.
  • Data Management: Offsite tape storage, data protection, and recovery services.
  • Information Governance and Digital Solutions: Digital document management, workflow automation, and content services.
  • Secure Shredding: Shredding services for confidential documents and electronic media.
  • Data Centers: Colocation and cloud services providing secure and reliable infrastructure.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

William Meaney is the President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, including global operations, sales, marketing, and technology departments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Market Share (%): 25
  • Records Management: Physical storage of documents and retrieval services. Iron Mountain has a significant market share, estimated to be over 20% in North America. Competitors include Recall (now part of Stericycle), Access Corporation, and local storage providers.
  • Data Protection and Recovery: Offsite tape storage, data backup and recovery solutions. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but Iron Mountain is a major player in this space. Competitors include IBM, Veritas, and smaller specialized data protection companies.
  • Market Share (%): 15
  • Data Centers: Colocation and cloud services providing secure and reliable infrastructure. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint precisely. Competitors include Equinix, Digital Realty, and AWS. Iron Mountain is positioned to hold data for all competitors.
  • Market Share (%): 5

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The information management industry is evolving due to digital transformation. Demand for physical storage is decreasing while demand for digital solutions and data centers is growing. Regulations surrounding data privacy and compliance are also major drivers.

Positioning

Iron Mountain is transitioning from a traditional records management company to a comprehensive information management solutions provider. Its competitive advantages include its extensive global infrastructure, established customer relationships, and brand reputation.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for information management is estimated to be over $80 billion, including physical storage, data protection, and digital solutions. Iron Mountain is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market by leveraging its existing infrastructure and expanding its digital capabilities.

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Strengths

  • Global infrastructure and footprint
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Established customer relationships
  • Diversified service offerings
  • Secure and reliable operations

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Transitioning from physical to digital services
  • Capital intensive business model
  • Exposure to real estate market fluctuations

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for digital solutions
  • Increasing data volumes and compliance requirements
  • Expansion into emerging markets
  • Acquisitions of smaller competitors
  • Development of new value added services

Threats

  • Competition from cloud providers
  • Declining demand for physical storage
  • Data breaches and security incidents
  • Economic downturn
  • Changes in regulatory landscape

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Stericycle (SRCL)
  • Digital Realty Trust (DLR)
  • Equinix (EQIX)

Competitive Landscape

Iron Mountain's advantage lies in its established relationships and global physical infrastructure. Competitors excel in specific areas like data center services or secure shredding. The industry is fragmented with a mix of large and small players.

Major Acquisitions

IO Data Centers

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1320
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Iron Mountain's data center business and strengthened its position in the colocation market.

Credit Suisse's Data Center Operations

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 80
  • Strategic Rationale: Further enhanced Iron Mountain's global data center capacity and reach within the financial services vertical.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been moderate, driven primarily by acquisitions and organic expansion of existing services. The company is actively transitioning to digital solutions to drive future growth.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth, driven by digital services and data centers. Profitability is expected to improve as the company realizes the benefits of its strategic investments.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its data center footprint, developing new digital solutions, and acquiring companies in the information management space.

Summary

Iron Mountain is transitioning from physical storage to digital solutions, facing challenges but capitalizing on its existing infrastructure and brand. Revenue growth is moderate, profitability is improving, and debt remains a key consideration. The company's future depends on its ability to innovate and capture market share in the growing digital information management space. Recent aquisition of Credit Suisse data centers, solidifies Iron Mountain's ability to hold the data of even their competitors.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Iron Mountain Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings
  • Market Research Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.

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About Iron Mountain Incorporated

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Portsmouth, NH, United States
IPO Launch date 1996-01-31
President, CEO & Director Mr. William L. Meaney BSc, MEng, MSIA
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Specialty
Full time employees 28850
Full time employees 28850

Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) is trusted by more than 240,000 customers in 61 countries, including approximately 95% of the Fortune 1000, to help unlock value and intelligence from their assets through services that transcend the physical and digital worlds. Our broad range of solutions address their information management, digital transformation, information security, data center and asset lifecycle management needs. Our longstanding commitment to safety, security, sustainability and innovation in support of our customers underpins everything we do.