In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing IBM (NYSE:IBM) alongside its primary competitors in the IT Services industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
IBM Background
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients—which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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International Business Machines Corp | 23.37 | 7.72 | 2.84 | 14.42% | $5.32 | $10.27 | 17.83% |
Accenture PLC | 34.47 | 8.74 | 3.68 | 7.54% | $2.97 | $5.45 | 3.03% |
Infosys Ltd | 28.30 | 8.65 | 4.49 | 7.58% | $0.96 | $1.39 | 0.09% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp | 19.10 | 3.05 | 2.05 | 4.07% | $0.87 | $1.69 | 0.82% |
Gartner Inc | 39.66 | 63.44 | 6.33 | 31.22% | $0.29 | $0.96 | 5.78% |
Wipro Ltd | 22.22 | 3.55 | 2.82 | 3.87% | $38.12 | $65.97 | -0.11% |
EPAM Systems Inc | 35.55 | 4.99 | 3.54 | 2.96% | $0.17 | $0.36 | -6.1% |
Globant SA | 65.16 | 5.84 | 5.04 | 2.63% | $0.06 | $0.2 | 18.83% |
Endava PLC | 45.86 | 5.66 | 4.34 | 2.11% | $0.02 | $0.05 | -3.95% |
Perficient Inc | 24.93 | 4.90 | 2.83 | 4.62% | $0.04 | $0.07 | -1.92% |
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd | 16.23 | 1.73 | 0.39 | 2.69% | $0.06 | $0.16 | 4.33% |
The Hackett Group Inc | 18.63 | 7.91 | 2.27 | 12.25% | $0.01 | $0.03 | 5.31% |
CI&T Inc | 19.45 | 2.18 | 1.39 | 2.56% | $0.09 | $0.17 | -5.35% |
Information Services Group Inc | 17.70 | 2.21 | 0.80 | 3.06% | $0.01 | $0.03 | 4.27% |
CSP Inc | 21.83 | 2.44 | 1.65 | 2.92% | $0.0 | $0.01 | -8.14% |
Average | 29.22 | 8.95 | 2.97 | 6.43% | $3.12 | $5.47 | 1.21% |