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28.61 (1y: -13%)
Market Cap 5.5 B P/E(ttm) 37.30
Enterprise Value 9.12 B P/B 4.70
IRM- NYSE (USA)
Iron Mountain Inc
  • Currently 3/5
Business Predictability Rank: 3-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 3-Star stocks: 8.2% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 11%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 5/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.064
IRM's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
63% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.99 vs. IRM: 0.064 )
IRM' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 0.14
Current: 0.06
0.01
0.14
Equity to Asset 0.181
IRM's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
60% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.45 vs. IRM: 0.181 )
IRM' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.18   Max: 0.37
Current: 0.18
0.18
0.37
Interest Coverage 2.3
IRM's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
51% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 7.60 vs. IRM: 2.3 )
IRM' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 1   Max: 3
Current: 2.3
1
3
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 1.19
M-Score: -2.67
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 18.50
IRM's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
87% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 5.50 vs. IRM: 18.50 )
IRM' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 10.3   Max: 20.3
Current: 18.5
10.3
20.3
Net-margin (%) 5.7
IRM's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
72% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.30 vs. IRM: 5.7 )
IRM' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -3.8   Max: 13.1
Current: 5.7
-3.8
13.1
ROE (%) 14.9
IRM's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.40 vs. IRM: 14.9 )
IRM' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -5   Max: 31.8
Current: 14.9
-5
31.8
ROA (%) 2.7
IRM's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
59% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.10 vs. IRM: 2.7 )
IRM' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -1.5   Max: 6.5
Current: 2.7
-1.5
6.5
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 22.80
IRM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
74% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. IRM: 22.80 )
IRM' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 12.7   Max: 24.1
Current: 22.8
12.7
24.1
Revenue Growth (%) 3.9
IRM's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
78% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. IRM: 3.9 )
IRM' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 12.8
Current: 3.9
0.6
12.8
EBITDA Growth (%) 4.2
IRM's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
81% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. IRM: 4.2 )
IRM' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -2.9   Max: 15.7
Current: 4.2
-2.9
15.7
EPS Growth (%) -2.4
IRM's EPS Growth (%) is ranked lower than
68% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. IRM: -2.4 )
IRM' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -8.1   Max: 49.9
Current: -2.4
-8.1
49.9
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Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

IRM Guru Trades in Q2 2012

RS Investment Management 1,577,800 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 397,903 sh (+190.94%)
Joel Greenblatt 20,550 sh (+0.45%)
Murray Stahl 37,147 sh (unchged)
Ray Dalio Sold Out
John Keeley 282,581 sh (-0.53%)
Chris Davis 22,201,863 sh (-17.64%)
Jim Simons 553,950 sh (-38.19%)
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Q3 2012

IRM Guru Trades in Q3 2012

RS Investment Management 1,913,278 sh (+21.26%)
Joel Greenblatt 22,771 sh (+10.81%)
John Keeley 286,894 sh (+1.53%)
Murray Stahl 37,147 sh (unchged)
Jim Simons 514,150 sh (-7.18%)
Chris Davis 17,223,574 sh (-22.42%)
Steven Cohen 14,177 sh (-96.44%)
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Q4 2012

IRM Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Louis Moore Bacon 125,000 sh (New)
Jim Simons 1,387,411 sh (+169.85%)
RS Investment Management 2,145,138 sh (+12.12%)
John Keeley 321,057 sh (+11.91%)
Murray Stahl 40,446 sh (+8.88%)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
Chris Davis 12,337,057 sh (-28.37%)
Steven Cohen 6,859 sh (-51.62%)
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Q1 2013

IRM Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Ray Dalio 39,543 sh (New)
John Keeley 356,684 sh (+11.1%)
Jim Simons 1,535,411 sh (+10.67%)
RS Investment Management 2,163,150 sh (+0.84%)
Murray Stahl 40,446 sh (unchged)
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Chris Davis 11,058,466 sh (-10.36%)
Louis Moore Bacon 50,000 sh (-60%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with IRM

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Ray Dalio 2013-03-31 New Buy0.01%$31.05 - $36.56 $ 28.61-17%39543
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.05%$30.68 - $37.69 $ 28.61-14%0
Ray Dalio 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.05%$27.43 - $33.13 $ 28.61-6%0
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 New Buy0.05%$28.51 - $32.08 $ 28.610%20458
Ray Dalio 2012-03-31 Add 1473.79%0.04%$28.51 - $32.08 $ 28.610%105397
Richard Perry 2011-12-31 Sold Out 5.96%$28.57 - $33.2 $ 28.61-6%0
George Soros 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.0043%$28.57 - $33.2 $ 28.61-6%0
Ray Dalio 2011-12-31 New Buy$28.57 - $33.2 $ 28.61-6%6697
Richard Perry 2011-09-30 Reduce -28.92%1.83%$27.92 - $35.4 $ 28.61-12%4505000
Arnold Van Den Berg 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.7549%$27.92 - $35.4 $ 28.61-12%0
Wallace Weitz 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.1509%$27.92 - $35.4 $ 28.61-12%0
George Soros 2011-09-30 New Buy$27.92 - $35.4 $ 28.61-12%8000
Richard Perry 2011-06-30 Add 151.12%3.82%$31.53 - $34.9 $ 28.61-13%6337657
John Keeley 2011-06-30 New Buy0.15%$31.53 - $34.9 $ 28.61-13%268040
Richard Perry 2011-03-31 New Buy2.56%$24.39 - $31.42 $ 28.618%2523788
Wallace Weitz 2011-03-31 Reduce -82.05%0.64%$24.39 - $31.42 $ 28.618%100000
Wallace Weitz 2010-12-31 New Buy0.68%$20.33 - $25.32 $ 28.6125%557100
Arnold Van Den Berg 2010-09-30 New Buy0.45%$20.25 - $25.58 $ 28.6128%236955
Warren Buffett 2010-09-30 Sold Out 0.39%$20.25 - $25.58 $ 28.6128%0
Warren Buffett 2010-06-30 Add 2.63%0.01%$22.69 - $28.39 $ 28.6113%8000000
Warren Buffett 2010-03-31 Add 11.35%0.04%$21.62 - $27.74 $ 28.6117%7794800
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Top Ranked Articles about Iron Mountain Inc

Insider Buys at 52-Week Lows
June 17, 2013
- Insider Buys At 52-Week Lows
In the past week three companies have reported significant insider buys as their prices have dropped to or have neared 52-week lows. It can be important to note these transactions because they can help you find undervalued, smaller-capped stocks that are oftentimes overlooked by Wall Street. The following three companies represent the insider buys at 52-week lows with the highest total transaction amounts. Read more...
Insider Cluster Buy Reported in Iron Mountain as Its REIT Conversion Ruling Is Delayed
June 17, 2013
- Insider Cluster Buy Reported In Iron Mountain As Its REIT Conversion Ruling Is Delayed
Share prices took a rather large tumble earlier this month, and insiders of Iron Mountain (IRM) have been recently taking advantage of these lower prices in order to increase their stake in the company. Four insiders made buys on June 7 as the share prices hit a two-year low. Read more...
Weekly CFO Buys Highlight
June 17, 2013
GuruFocus Insider Data, these are the largest CFO buys during the past week. The overall trend of CFOs is illustrated in the chart below: Read more...
President and CEO of Iron Mountain Inc. William L. Meaney Bought 12,000 Shares
June 11, 2013
Iron Mountain Incorporated was founded in 1951, under the name Pierce Leahy Corp. Iron Mountain Inc. has a market cap of $6.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.50 with a P/E ratio of 37.60 and P/S ratio of 1.70. The dividend yield of Iron Mountain Inc. stocks is 3.70%. Iron Mountain Inc had an annual average earnings growth of 7.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Iron Mountain Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star. Read more...
Third Generation Value Investor Chris Davis Shreds Iron Mountain
April 23, 2013
- Third Generation Value Investor Chris Davis Shreds Iron Mountain
Guru Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisors has reduced his position in Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM) by 14.81%, as of April 18, 2013. He traded in the price range of $36.5 per share, making a 0.17% impact to his portfolio. The current share price is $36.81 with a change from average up 1%. After the trade Davis holds 10,510,502 shares of the secure information storage and management company, with 5.53% shares outstanding. Read more...
Weekly Top Insider Sells
March 4, 2013
According to GuruFocus Insider Data, these are the largest insider sells during the past week. The overall trend of insiders is illustrated in the chart below: Read more...
Chris Davis Continues Iron Mountain Reduction Streak, Sheds Another 4%
December 17, 2012
Chris Davis - Chris Davis Continues Iron Mountain Reduction Streak, Sheds Another 4%
Investing Guru Chris Davis, of Davis Selected Advisers, has eliminated more than 625,000 shares of information storage and management solutions company, Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM). This reduction slashed 4 percent off Davisโ€™ stake on Dec. 7, according to GuruFocus Real Time Picks. The latest transaction brought Davisโ€™ holding down to 14.6 million shares, which constitutes 7.7 percent of his outstanding shares, according to a 13D SEC filing. Read more...
Chris Davis Reduces in Iron Mountain, Shrinks Ownership to 8.8%
November 19, 2012
Chris Davis - Chris Davis Reduces In Iron Mountain, Shrinks Ownership To 8.8%
Portfolio manager, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers reported to decreasing his shares of information management company, Iron Mountain (IRM), on Nov. 16 according to GuruFocus Real Time Picks. Read more...
Weekly Top Insider Buys: IRM, JCP, APU, CAB, VVUS
August 27, 2012
According to GuruFocus Insider Data, these are the largest insider buys during the past week: Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM), J.C. Penney Company Inc. (JCP), AmeriGas Partners LP (APU), Cabelaโ€™s Inc. (CAB) and VIVUS Inc. (VVUS). Read more...
Your REIT Investments Still an Issue? Iron Mountain May Help
July 12, 2012
- Your REIT Investments Still An Issue? Iron Mountain May Help
On April 19, 2011, Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM), a global leader in information and storage services, announced plans to evaluate and pursue a conversion into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to maximize value creation through financing, capital and tax strategies. On June 5, 2012, the board approved a plan for the company to pursue conversion to a REIT no sooner than January 1, 2014. Read more...

Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 37.30
IRM's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
64% of the 661 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 18.80 vs. IRM: 37.30 )
IRM' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 14.54   Max: 13286
Current: 37.3
14.54
13286
P/B 4.70
IRM's P/B is ranked lower than
67% of the 766 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.03 vs. IRM: 4.70 )
IRM' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.57   Max: 6.82
Current: 4.7
1.57
6.82
P/S 1.70
IRM's P/S is ranked higher than
50% of the 847 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.16 vs. IRM: 1.70 )
IRM' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 1.19   Max: 2.89
Current: 1.7
1.19
2.89
PFCF 32.70
IRM's PFCF is ranked lower than
63% of the 618 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 16.00 vs. IRM: 32.70 )
IRM' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 13.17   Max: 3.51065E+18
Current: 32.7
13.17
3.51065E+18
EV-to-EBIT 16.4
IRM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked lower than
52% of the 653 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 13.37 vs. IRM: 16.4 )
IRM' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 12.3   Max: 37.3
Current: 16.4
12.3
37.3
PEG 7.2
IRM's PEG is ranked lower than
62% of the 294 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.98 vs. IRM: 7.2 )
IRM' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 1.76   Max: 19.26
Current: 7.2
1.76
19.26
Shiller P/E 32.5
IRM's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: vs. IRM: 32.5 )
IRM' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 28.44   Max: 2005.8
Current: 32.5
28.44
2005.8

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 3.80
IRM's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
85% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. IRM: 3.80 )
IRM' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.22   Max: 3.73
Current: 3.8
0.22
3.73
Dividend Payout 1.4164
IRM's Dividend Payout is ranked lower than
68% of the 434 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. IRM: 1.4164 )
IRM' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.47   Max: 1.08
Current: 1.42
0.47
1.08
Yield on cost (5-Year) 3.80
IRM's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
80% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.95 vs. IRM: 3.80 )
IRM' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.22   Max: 3.73
Current: 3.8
0.22
3.73
Share Buyback Rate 3.8
IRM's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
98% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. IRM: 3.8 )
IRM' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 3.8   Max: -11.8
Current: 3.8

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 13.6
IRM's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
57% of the 506 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 12.70 vs. IRM: 13.6 )
IRM' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 11.1   Max: 19.3
Current: 13.6
11.1
19.3
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.8
IRM's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
53% of the 353 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. IRM: 1.8 )
IRM' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.4   Max: 8.7
Current: 1.8
1.4
8.7
Price/Median PS Value 0.8
IRM's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
75% of the 738 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. IRM: 0.8 )
IRM' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 1.3
Current: 0.8
0.7
1.3
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 6.10
IRM's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
63% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 5.40 vs. IRM: 6.10 )
IRM' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 2.7   Max: 8.1
Current: 6.1
2.7
8.1
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 8.15
IRM's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
85% of the 946 Companies
in the Global Business Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. IRM: 8.15 )
IRM' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -0.4   Max: 19.1
Current: 8.15
-0.4
19.1

Business Description

Iron Mountain Incorporated was founded in 1951, under the name Pierce Leahy Corp., as a Pennsylvania corporation. On May 27, 2005, it reincorporated as a Delaware corporation. It is a global full-service provider of information management and related services for all media in various locations throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. It has a customer base comprised of commercial, legal, banking, health care, accounting, insurance, entertainment and government organizations. It offers comprehensive records management services, data protection & recovery services and information destruction services, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. The Company has five operating segments: North American Physical Business; Worldwide Digital Business; Europe; Latin America; Asia Pacific. The Company's North American Physical Business and its International Physical Business segments offer physical records management services, data protection & recovery services and information destruction services, in their respective geographies. Worldwide Digital Business provides information protection and storage services for electronic records conveyed via telecommunication lines and the Internet, including online backup and recovery solutions for server data and personal computers, as well as email archiving, eDiscovery services and third party technology escrow services that protect intellectual property assets such as software source code. Europe segment offers information management services throughout Europe, including Hard Copy, Data Protection and Destruction. Latin America segment offers information management services throughout Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Peru, including Hard Copy and Data Protection. Asia Pacific offers information management services throughout Australia and New Zealand, including Hard Copy, Data Protection and Destruction; and in certain cities in India, Singapore, Hong Kong-SAR, China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, including Hard Copy and Data Protection. Corporate which consists of costs related to executive and staff functions, including finance, human resources and information technology, which benefit the enterprise as a whole. It currently provides services to commercial, legal, banking, healthcare, accounting, insurance, entertainment and government organizations, including more than 97% of the Fortune 1000 and more than 93% of the FTSE 100. The Company competes with its current and potential customers' internal information protection and storage services capabilities. It also competes with multiple information protection and storage service providers in all geographic areas where it operates. Competition for customers is based on price, reputation for reliability, quality of service and scope and scale of technology. Under various federal, state and local enviro
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Articles On GuruFocus.com
Insider Buys at 52-Week Lows Jun 17 2013 
Insider Cluster Buy Reported in Iron Mountain as Its REIT Conversion Ruling Is Delayed Jun 17 2013 
Weekly CEO Buys Highlight: ARP, RHP, TROX, IRM, RSE Jun 17 2013 
Weekly CFO Buys Highlight Jun 17 2013 
President and CEO of Iron Mountain Inc. William L. Meaney Bought 12,000 Shares Jun 11 2013 
Weekly CEO Buys Highlight: HHC, PKY, IRM, AINV, EXAM Jun 10 2013 
Weekly Top Insider Buys Jun 09 2013 
Third Generation Value Investor Chris Davis Shreds Iron Mountain Apr 23 2013 
Weekly Top Insider Sells Mar 04 2013 
Chris Davis Continues Iron Mountain Reduction Streak, Sheds Another 4% Dec 17 2012 

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