International Business Machines (IBM)vsJack Henry & Associates Inc (JKHY)
IBM
International Business Machines
$237.28
+1.65%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $221.54B
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates Inc
$155.95
-0.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 2647% more annual revenue ($69.09B vs $2.52B). JKHY leads profitability with a 20.6% profit margin vs 15.5%. JKHY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.08. JKHY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
IBM
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
JKHY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-80.6%
Fair Value
$130.63
Current Price
$237.28
$106.65 premium
Margin of Safety
-43.7%
Fair Value
$115.28
Current Price
$155.95
$40.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.1% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 15.5% and operating margin at 16.6%.
Bull Case : JKHY
The strongest argument for JKHY centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.6% and operating margin at 24.4%.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : JKHY
The primary concerns for JKHY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a value stock while JKHY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
JKHY is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JKHY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 20.6% margins. 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a technology company and payment processing service for the financial services industry.
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