International Business Machines (IBM)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
IBM
International Business Machines
$264.94
+5.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $252.56B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$19.51
-1.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $124.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 18010% more annual revenue ($12.48T vs $68.91B). IBM leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs -2.6%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
IBM
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Generating 379.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 57.5%
Currently unprofitable
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 : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.12 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
SONY is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (379.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (60/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Compare with Other INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?