International Business Machines (IBM)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
IBM
International Business Machines
$251.60
-0.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $233.90B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$17.90
-0.11%
ENERGY · Cap: $109.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 637% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $67.53B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 15.7%. PBR-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.31. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
IBM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.0%
Fair Value
$521.35
Current Price
$251.60
$269.75 discount
Margin of Safety
+37.8%
Fair Value
$23.71
Current Price
$17.90
$5.81 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 89.9% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 24.8%
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IBM
The strongest argument for IBM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 24.8%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
IBM is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (75/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. IBM offers better value entry with a 52.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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