International Business Machines (IBM)vsMarvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)
IBM
International Business Machines
$284.84
-0.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $309.44B
MRVL
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
$316.43
-0.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $264.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 691% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $8.72B). MRVL leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 15.6%. MRVL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
IBM
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MRVL
Buy55
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 33 in profit
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 27.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.7x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IBM
The strongest argument for IBM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 13.8%.
Bull Case : MRVL
The strongest argument for MRVL centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 14.5%. Revenue growth of 27.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MRVL
The primary concerns for MRVL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 104.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while MRVL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRVL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.25 — expect wider price swings.
MRVL is growing revenue faster at 27.6% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (57/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 15.6% 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.
Visit Website →Marvell Technology Group Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Marvell Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and sells analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and integrated and independent integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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