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Iron Mountain Incorporated(IRM)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$109.96
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IRM

10/23/2026: IRM (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Iron Mountain Incorporated is a specialized real estate company that provides physical records storage alongside a growing portfolio of hyperscale data centers. The stock is best suited for income-focused investors, as it provides a stable dividend backed by recurring storage revenue. Its primary growth opportunity lies in its successful expansion into the data center and digital infrastructure market, which is seeing strong demand from cloud providers. Key risks include the long-term decline of physical document storage, high debt levels, and intense competition in the data center space. Investors should monitor the company's progress in scaling its digital infrastructure segment while maintaining the profitability of its core records management business.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is a hybrid, balancing slow-growing legacy storage with faster-growing data center operations.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe shift toward data center and AI-related infrastructure has recently attracted momentum capital.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fluctuates based on REIT-specific metrics and interest rate sensitivity rather than traditional value multiples.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company offers a competitive yield supported by the stable cash flows of its massive records storage business.
Low-risk investorMediumWhile the core business is stable, the company's significant debt load and expansion plans introduce moderate risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock is influenced by broader REIT trends and interest rate expectations.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment regarding AI and data infrastructure can lead to premium valuations.
Competition risk (Cloud & Data Center)HighIntense competition from hyperscalers and specialized data center providers may pressure margins.
Business qualityStrongThe company possesses a wide moat in physical records management and valuable infrastructure assets.
Dividend incomeMedium / highThe ability to sustain dividends depends on the consistent performance of the storage segment.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully scaling data centers while managing legacy operations requires precise capital allocation.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 68.37%
Avg. Invested days 53
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
IRM receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
IRM has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+12.2%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-19.7%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -13.5%), soft profitability (net margin 2.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
IRM's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 5.3% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is IRM's strongest growth driver at +12.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-19.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-41.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 87.9% and approximately 99.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.88%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.28%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.59%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.37%
State Street Corp 5.92%
Cohen & Steers Inc 4.04%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
IRM generates approximately $257 of gross profit, $204 of operating income, and $-135 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 27.91%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
IRM has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 32.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 78.54
1Y Target Price 144
Price to earnings Ratio 78.54
1Y Target Price 144
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta 1.19
52 Weeks Range 76.03 - 133.64
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 76.03 - 133.64
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.05%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Global Records and Information ManagementPhysical document storage, indexing, and document destruction services.This is the 'cash cow' segment that provides reliable, recurring revenue.
Global Data CenterColocation space, power, and cooling for cloud and enterprise servers.This is the primary growth engine and represents the future of the company.
GeographyOperations across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.The company is a global business, meaning currency fluctuations can affect reported earnings.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 78.54
Forward PE 58.48
Enterprise Value 53.70B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.33
Enterprise Value 53.70B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.33
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.35
Shares Outstanding 297.70M
Shares Floating 294.92M
Shares Outstanding 297.70M
Shares Floating 294.92M
Percent Insiders 0.88
Percent Institutions 87.86

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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