International Business Machines (IBM)vsLeidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)
IBM
International Business Machines
$257.81
-0.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $243.66B
LDOS
Leidos Holdings Inc
$142.98
+1.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 296% more annual revenue ($69.87B vs $17.63B). IBM leads profitability with a 16.0% profit margin vs 7.8%. IBM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.43. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
IBM
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LDOS
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Generating 3.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
7.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 6.7%
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 16.0% and operating margin at 17.0%.
Bull Case : LDOS
The strongest argument for LDOS centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LDOS
The primary concerns for LDOS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
LDOS is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (3.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (62/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins. Both earn "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.
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TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Leidos, formerly known as Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), is an American defense, aviation, information technology (Lockheed Martin IS&GS), and biomedical research company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services.
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