IBM stock verdict - Avoid
IBM
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
AVOIDTechnology
$225.51
Fundamentals below bar
$225.51
Heavy$121.58Buy$162.11Fair$202.64Exit$243.17
VALUE38
GROWTH12
QUALITY89
TECHNICAL—
TRUST SCORE
96High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Technicals: insufficient price history
PROS
- Strong return on equity of 31.1% (TTM)
- TTM EPS grew 73.7% year-over-year
- Balance sheet holds net cash (cash exceeds total debt)
- High gross margin of 57% (3-yr avg)
CONS
- Rich for its growth rate (PEG 15.6)
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✓Operating cash flow is 139% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
Analysis as of 2026-09-25 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
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FAQ
Why is IBM rated Avoid?
IBM (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP) is rated Avoid because the model combines fundamentals, price action, and earnings-quality checks. The current signal is Fundamentals below bar. Strong return on equity of 31.1% (TTM) and TTM EPS grew 73.7% year-over-year
Is IBM overvalued right now?
IBM is trading at $225.51 versus an estimated fair value of $202.64. That puts the stock in avoid territory on this framework. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 15.6)
What should I watch before acting on IBM?
Watch the trust score of 96, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 15.6)