IBM International Business Machines PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for International Business Machines stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 31.95. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $6.99 and the stock price of $223.36 per share. The PE ratio has grown by 40% from its last 4 quarters average of 22.9.
IBM PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of International Business Machines for the last ten years is 22.73. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 31.95 is 41% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, IBM's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2022 quarter at 83.67, when the price was $118.81 and the EPS was $1.42. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 10.07 with a price of $144.97 and an EPS of $14.39.
International Business Machines PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 273.33% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -74.5% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.85 | -74.5% |
| 2022 | 77.84 | 273.33% |
| 2021 | 20.85 | 4.04% |
| 2020 | 20.04 | 58.92% |
| 2019 | 12.61 | 6.14% |
| 2018 | 11.88 | -52.23% |
| 2017 | 24.87 | 86.29% |
| 2016 | 13.35 | 30.75% |
| 2015 | 10.21 | -23.81% |
| 2014 | 13.4 | 7.63% |
IBM average PE ratio chart
Currently, IBM's PE ratio is above its 5 and 10-year averages, but it is under its 3-year average.
IBM PE vs peers
IBM's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks AAPL and MSFT, but it is above GOOGL's and ACN's. International Business Machines's current PE ratio of 31.95 is less than the average of its peers, which is 35.7.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 11.64 | $30.89B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 25.01 | $233.07B |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 25.15 | $2.34T |
| ACN Accenture plc | 30.38 | $247.37B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.95 | $206.53B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 35.88 | $3.25T |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 40.3 | $474.53B |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 41.65 | $3.85T |
| DBD Diebold Nixdorf Inc | 75.62 | $1.65B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $84.19B |
Frequently asked questions
What is International Business Machines's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for IBM stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 31.95.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for International Business Machines (IBM)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for IBM stock is 38.44.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for International Business Machines (IBM)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for IBM stock is 30.24.
What is the highest PE ratio for IBM?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 83.67.
How does the current PE ratio for IBM compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of IBM is 41% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is IBM's PE ratio calculated (International Business Machines PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), International Business Machines's share price is $223.36. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.99. Therefore, International Business Machines's price to earnings ratio for today is 31.95. PE RATIO(31.95) = STOCK PRICE($223.36) / TTM EPS($6.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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