International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) — Stock Score Summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. While IBM is attempting to position itself as an enterprise AI and hybrid cloud leader, it remains a legacy technology turnaround story with low organic growth. Under the Terry Smith lens, we strictly avoid turnarounds with legacy business models hoping for a macro rescue.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting firm providing hybrid cloud, AI solutions, software, services, and hardware to enterprise clients worldwide. The company's competitive advantage stems from its deep client relationships, vast patent portfolio, extensive R&D in cutting-edge technologies like AI and quantum computing, and its strategic focus on hybrid cloud through Red Hat. IBM remains a trusted partner for digital transformation among large organizations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$277.49
Market Cap$248.3B
P/E (TTM)26.73
P/E (Forward)22.48
Price/Book8.60
Return on Equity35.8%
Return on Invested Capital10.8%
Debt/Equity211.17
Gross Margin58.4%
Operating Margin13.8%
Revenue Growth9.5%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$13.1B

International Business Machines Corporation operates in the Information Technology Services industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines Corporation’s (IBM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (50), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does International Business Machines Corporation have an economic moat?
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is International Business Machines Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is International Business Machines Corporation in?
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry (United States).
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