IRM Iron Mountain PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Iron Mountain stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 291.94. This results from the current EPS of $0.36 and stock price of $105.1. The P/E ratio has increased by 72% from the past four quarters average of 169.4.
IRM PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Iron Mountain has averaged 58.43 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 291.94 is comparable to the historical average. In the past ten years, IRM's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 330.08, when the stock price was $118.83 and the EPS was $0.36. The lowest value was in the Sep 2021 quarter, when it reached 19.75 with a price of $43.45 and an EPS of $2.2.
Iron Mountain PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 327.89% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -60.58% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111.08 | 327.89% |
| 2022 | 25.96 | -22.6% |
| 2021 | 33.54 | 35.41% |
| 2020 | 24.77 | -27.72% |
| 2019 | 34.27 | 35.35% |
| 2018 | 25.32 | -55.71% |
| 2017 | 57.17 | -27.83% |
| 2016 | 79.22 | 73.04% |
| 2015 | 45.78 | 98.96% |
| 2014 | 23.01 | -60.58% |
IRM average PE ratio chart
IRM's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
IRM PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks ADP and MCO, IRM's PE ratio stands higher. Iron Mountain's current PE ratio of 291.94 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 48.04.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 31.28 | $119.8B |
| MCO Moodys Corp | 42.43 | $84.5B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 46.39 | $75.39B |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 56.92 | $32.03B |
| TW Tradeweb Markets Inc | 63.2 | $31.36B |
| IRM Iron Mountain Inc | 291.94 | $30.84B |
| PBI Pitney Bowes Inc | N/A | $1.31B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Iron Mountain's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, IRM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 291.94.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Iron Mountain (IRM)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for IRM stock is 80.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Iron Mountain (IRM)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for IRM stock is 60.83.
What is the highest PE ratio for IRM?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 330.08 in the Sep 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for IRM compare to its historical average?
IRM's price to earnings ratio is currently 400% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Iron Mountain's PE ratio so high?
IRM's PE ratio is high because its earnings per share (EPS) is low relative to its stock price.
How is IRM's PE ratio calculated (Iron Mountain PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Iron Mountain's stock price is $105.1. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.36. Therefore, Iron Mountain's P/E ratio for today is 291.94. PE RATIO(291.94) = STOCK PRICE($105.1) / TTM EPS($0.36)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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