International Business Machines (IBM)vsUBS Group AG (UBS)
IBM
International Business Machines
$241.39
+0.33%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $225.77B
UBS
UBS Group AG
$38.10
+3.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $116.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 36% more annual revenue ($67.53B vs $49.60B). UBS leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 15.7%. UBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. UBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
IBM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
UBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.7%
Fair Value
$521.35
Current Price
$241.39
$279.96 discount
Margin of Safety
+61.2%
Fair Value
$109.04
Current Price
$38.10
$70.94 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 54.6%
Earnings expanding 58.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : UBS
The strongest argument for UBS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 54.6%. Revenue growth of 12.4% 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 : UBS
The primary concerns for UBS are Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
UBS is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. IBM offers better value entry with a 53.7% 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 →UBS Group AG
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
UBS Group AG, provides advice and financial solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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