International Business Machines (IBM)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
IBM
International Business Machines
$225.74
-1.44%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $218.24B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$785.29
+1.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $113.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 129% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $30.12B). IBM leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 3.7%. IBM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.18. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
IBM
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
PWR
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-28.5%
Fair Value
$178.18
Current Price
$225.74
$47.56 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PWR.
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
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.1x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
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 : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 102.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while PWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (60/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 15.6% 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.
Visit Website →Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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