EOG Resources Inc (EOG)vsInternational Business Machines (IBM)
EOG
EOG Resources Inc
$130.03
-0.66%
ENERGY · Cap: $69.26B
IBM
International Business Machines
$229.76
+0.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $217.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 192% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $23.57B). EOG leads profitability with a 23.3% profit margin vs 15.6%. EOG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. EOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
EOG
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
IBM
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.4%
Fair Value
$243.17
Current Price
$130.03
$113.14 discount
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
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.6% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EOG
The strongest argument for EOG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 37.9%. Revenue growth of 15.6% 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 : EOG
The primary concerns for EOG are Piotroski F-Score.
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
EOG profiles as a growth stock while IBM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
EOG is growing revenue faster at 15.6% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EOG scores higher overall (80/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins and 15.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
EOG Resources Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
EOG Resources, Inc. is an American energy company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is organized in Delaware and headquartered in the Heritage Plaza building in Houston, Texas.
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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