International Business Machines (IBM)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
IBM
International Business Machines
$284.84
-0.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $309.44B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$81.86
+0.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $80.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
International Business Machines generates 290% more annual revenue ($68.91B vs $17.69B). NGG leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 15.6%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
IBM
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NGG
Buy62
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.2x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while NGG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
IBM is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGG scores higher overall (62/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 18.3% 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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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