International Business Machines (IBM)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
IBM
International Business Machines
$241.39
+0.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $225.77B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$55.27
+0.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $9.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
IBM leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
IBM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
OKLO
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.7%
Fair Value
$521.35
Current Price
$241.39
$279.96 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OKLO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 89.9% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 24.8%
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Weak financial health signals
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 15.7% and operating margin at 24.8%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while OKLO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
IBM is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
IBM generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (70/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 12.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →Oklo Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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