International Business Machines (IBM)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
IBM
International Business Machines
$251.60
-0.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $233.90B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$91.19
-1.68%
ENERGY · Cap: $260.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 295% more annual revenue ($266.89B vs $67.53B). IBM leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 6.7%. SHEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
IBM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHEL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
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
+71.2%
Fair Value
$280.80
Current Price
$91.19
$189.61 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 376.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
6.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 3.3%
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 : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio.
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 : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while SHEL 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.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (70/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 12.2% revenue growth. SHEL offers better value entry with a 71.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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 →Shell PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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