IRM (Iron Mountain) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


IRM Iron Mountain Inc IRM
85 GF Score
Price $132.44
GF Value $107.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Iron Mountain Moat Score?

Iron Mountain IRM +1.05% 85 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates IRM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $107.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 REITs companies, Iron Mountain ranks better than 98.49% on this metric.

Iron Mountain has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Iron Mountain has Narrow Moat: Iron Mountain Inc benefits from strong brand recognition and customer loyalty in data management and storage. Its extensive distribution network and economies of scale provide a solid moat, though not wide due to competitive pressures in digital storage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Iron Mountain might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Iron Mountain  (NYSE:IRM) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Iron Mountain Moat Score Related Terms

IRM vs CCI, SBAC, WY: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Iron Mountain's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Iron Mountain Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Iron Mountain's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Iron Mountain's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Iron Mountain (IRM) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Iron Mountain ranks #15 out of 994 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Iron Mountain's Moat Score too high?
Iron Mountain's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Iron Mountain ranks #15 out of 994 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iron Mountain has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iron Mountain's Moat Score compare to CCI and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Iron Mountain ranks #15 out of 994 companies for Moat Score. This places Iron Mountain in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a REITs company?
A good Moat Score depends on the REITs industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Iron Mountain's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iron Mountain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iron Mountain (IRM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $107.52, compared to a current price of $132.44 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Iron Mountain's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iron Mountain (IRM), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Iron Mountain (IRM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iron Mountain stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $132.44 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $107.52. GuruFocus considers Iron Mountain to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRM:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $107.52 vs. price of $132.44 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Iron Mountain Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 85 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 150, Portsmouth, NH, USA, 03801
Iron Mountain Inc is an information management services provider organized and operated as a real estate investment trust. The company offers solutions to its clients to address their information management, digital transformation, information security, data center, and asset lifecycle management (ALM) needs. Its customers come from various industries, including commercial, legal, financial, healthcare, technology, etc. The company has two reportable segments: Global Records and Information Management (Global RIM) and Global Data Center. Maximum revenue is generated from the Global RIM segment, which offers data and records management, secure shredding, consumer storage, and other related services. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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