International Business Machines (IBM)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
IBM
International Business Machines
$229.76
+0.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $217.40B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$60.76
-2.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $29.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 455% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $12.41B). IBM leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 14.9%. IBM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.11. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
IBM
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
TECK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.8%
Fair Value
$178.18
Current Price
$229.76
$51.58 premium
Margin of Safety
+9.1%
Fair Value
$66.42
Current Price
$60.76
$5.66 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
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Revenue surging 72.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 128.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 15.6% and operating margin at 13.8%.
Bull Case : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 72.2% 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 : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while TECK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 72.2% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 60/100) and 72.2% revenue growth. 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 →Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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