INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (1IBM.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1IBM • US4592001014
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This 1IBM.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1IBM.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1IBM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year 1IBM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 1IBM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1IBM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- 1IBM has a Return On Assets of 6.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1IBM outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
- 1IBM's Return On Equity of 32.45% is amongst the best of the industry. 1IBM outperforms 90.67% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of 1IBM (7.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1IBM is below the industry average of 11.13%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.29%) for 1IBM is above the 3 year average (6.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.97% | ||
| ROE | 32.45% | ||
| ROIC | 7.29% |
1.3 Margins
- 1IBM has a Profit Margin of 15.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1IBM outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1IBM has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.30%, 1IBM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1IBM has grown nicely.
- 1IBM has a Gross Margin (58.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 1IBM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.69% | ||
| GM | 58.19% |
2. 1IBM.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1IBM is destroying value.
- 1IBM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 1IBM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 1IBM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- 1IBM has an Altman-Z score of 3.27. This indicates that 1IBM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- 1IBM has a better Altman-Z score (3.27) than 70.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1IBM is 5.29, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1IBM, 5.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1IBM (5.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 1IBM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- 1IBM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.68) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
2.3 Liquidity
- 1IBM has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that 1IBM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1IBM has a Current ratio of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1IBM underperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that 1IBM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- 1IBM has a worse Quick ratio (0.92) than 68.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. 1IBM.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- 1IBM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.00%, which is quite good.
- 1IBM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
- 1IBM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.62%.
- Measured over the past years, 1IBM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.12% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- 1IBM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.08% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.87% on average over the next years.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. 1IBM.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- 1IBM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.41.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1IBM.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, 1IBM is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.79 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1IBM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1IBM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. 1IBM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1IBM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1IBM is more expensive than 69.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1IBM is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1IBM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- 1IBM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. 1IBM.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 1IBM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.62%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.58, 1IBM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- 1IBM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1IBM has a limited annual growth rate of 0.63%.
5.3 Sustainability
- 1IBM pays out 59.05% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- 1IBM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
1IBM.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1IBM (3/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.79 | ||
| P/S | 3.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.61 | ||
| P/B | 7.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.36 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.97% | ||
| ROE | 32.45% | ||
| ROCE | 9.72% | ||
| ROIC | 7.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.92% | ||
| OM | 16.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.69% | ||
| GM | 58.19% | ||
| FCFM | 17.14% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP / 1IBM.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (1IBM.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 1IBM.MI.
What is the valuation status of INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (1IBM.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (1IBM.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of 1IBM stock?
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (1IBM.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1IBM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (1IBM.MI) is expected to grow by 8.16% in the next year.
Is the dividend of INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (1IBM.MI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.05%.