Return on Equity (ROE): -14.74%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of -14.74% is 143% below its 5-year average of 34.46%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-35.81%–87.48%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 41.68% above its 12-month average of -25.28%.
IRM Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
IRM Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
IRM Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
IRM Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-14.74%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-25.28%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
31.00%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
34.46%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
25.65%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
18.06%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
15.27%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+41.68%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-147.56%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-142.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-157.47%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-181.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-196.51%
IRM Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM) | $39.40B | -14.74% | -25.28% | 31.00% | 34.46% |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)vs › | $36.06B | -27.16% | 1453.72% | 738.37% | 496.32% |
| Ventas, Inc. (VTR)vs › | $43.29B | 1.98% | 1.38% | 0.46% | 1.10% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs › | $31.52B | 7.08% | 6.69% | 11.34% | 15.14% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)vs › | $29.29B | 11.01% | 10.04% | 8.78% | 8.83% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)vs › | $26.97B | 9.94% | 9.06% | 9.03% | 8.83% |
| Equity Residential (EQR)vs › | $25.62B | 8.94% | 9.76% | 8.50% | 9.14% |
| Public Storage (PSA)vs › | $56.96B | 20.63% | 20.31% | 26.31% | 23.67% |
| Realty Income Corporation (O)vs › | $58.86B | 2.86% | 2.45% | 2.65% | 2.60% |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $19.49B | -21.71% | -18.19% | -13.71% | -9.97% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-14.7%
ROA
1.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for IRM stock is -14.74%.
- Is Iron Mountain Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of -14.74% is 143% below its 5-year average of 34.46%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-35.81%–87.48%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for IRM stock is -25.28%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for IRM stock is 31.00%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for IRM stock is 34.46%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for IRM stock is 25.65%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for IRM stock is 18.06%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for IRM stock is 15.27%.
IRM Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -14.74% |
| 2024-12-31 | -35.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | 87.05% |
| 2022-12-31 | 87.48% |
| 2021-12-31 | 52.60% |
| 2020-12-31 | 30.15% |
| 2019-12-31 | 18.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.52% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 2015-12-31 | 24.22% |
| 2014-12-31 | 38.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.34% |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.93% |
| 2011-12-31 | 31.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | -2.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.26% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.55% |
| 2007-12-31 | 8.53% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.51% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.17% |
| 2001-12-31 | -4.97% |
| 2000-12-31 | -3.01% |
| 1999-12-31 | -2.93% |
| 1998-12-31 | -3.25% |
| 1997-12-31 | -25.63% |
| 1996-12-31 | -2.00% |
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About Iron Mountain Incorporated
Established in 1951, Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) has become the world's foremost authority in storage and information management solutions. More than 225,000 organizations globally trust Iron Mountain with their critical assets. With an extensive physical infrastructure spanning over 90 million square feet, the company operates approximately 1,450 facilities in around 50 countries. Within this vast network, Iron Mountain safeguards billions of valued items, including vital corporate records, highly confidential digital assets, and invaluable cultural and historical artifacts. Their comprehensive suite of offerings encompasses secure document archiving, robust information governance, digital transformation initiatives, confidential destruction services, along with advanced data centers, cloud computing solutions, and specialized art storage and logistics. These services empower clients to mitigate costs and risks, ensure regulatory compliance, facilitate swift disaster recovery, and enable a more efficient, digital-first operational model.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- William L. Meaney