International Business Machines (IBM)vsInfosys Ltd ADR (INFY)
IBM
International Business Machines
$232.20
-1.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $213.45B
INFY
Infosys Ltd ADR
$12.48
+0.16%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 242% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $20.16B). INFY leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 15.6%. INFY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.14. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
IBM
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
INFY
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.6%
Fair Value
$177.80
Current Price
$232.20
$54.40 premium
Margin of Safety
+85.0%
Fair Value
$105.23
Current Price
$12.48
$92.75 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : INFY
The strongest argument for INFY centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 20.9%.
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.
Bear Case : INFY
The primary concerns for INFY are PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
IBM is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (60/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. INFY offers better value entry with a 85.0% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Visit Website →Infosys Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Infosys Limited offers next generation digital consulting, technology, outsourcing and services in North America, Europe, India and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
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