Anheuser Busch Inbev NV ADR (BUD)vsInternational Business Machines (IBM)
BUD
Anheuser Busch Inbev NV ADR
$79.89
-0.45%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $159.00B
IBM
International Business Machines
$229.76
+0.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $217.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 13% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $60.96B). IBM leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 11.9%. BUD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. BUD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BUD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
IBM
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.4%
Fair Value
$70.63
Current Price
$79.89
$9.26 premium
Margin of Safety
-29.8%
Fair Value
$178.18
Current Price
$229.76
$51.58 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.7%
Earnings expanding 20.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BUD
The strongest argument for BUD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IBM
The strongest argument for IBM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 13.8%.
Bear Case : BUD
The primary concerns for BUD are PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BUD profiles as a value stock while IBM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BUD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
BUD is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor BEVERAGES - BREWERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BUD scores higher overall (63/100 vs 60/100) and 12.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Anheuser Busch Inbev NV ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA / NV is engaged in the production, distribution and sale of beer, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks worldwide.
International Business Machines
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. The company began in 1911, founded in Endicott, New York, as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and was renamed International Business Machines in 1924. IBM is incorporated in New York. IBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is also a major research organization, holding the record for most annual U.S. patents generated by a business (as of 2020) for 28 consecutive years. Inventions by IBM include the automated teller machine (ATM), the floppy disk, the hard disk drive, the magnetic stripe card, the relational database, the SQL programming language, the UPC barcode, and dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). The IBM mainframe, exemplified by the System/360, was the dominant computing platform during the 1960s and 1970s.
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