IBM International Business Machines PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for International Business Machines stock as of Nov 5, 2025 is 35.96. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $8.53 and the stock price of $306.77 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 7% from its last 4 quarters average of 38.9.
IBM PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of International Business Machines for the last ten years is 25.34. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 35.96 is 42% 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 Dec 2015 quarter, when it reached 10.21 with a price of $137.62 and an EPS of $13.48.
International Business Machines PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 273.33% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -74.5% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.61 | 69.32% | $219.83 | $6.54 |
| 2023 | 19.85 | -74.5% | $163.55 | $8.24 |
| 2022 | 77.84 | 273.33% | $140.89 | $1.81 |
| 2021 | 20.85 | 4.04% | $133.66 | $6.41 |
| 2020 | 20.04 | 58.92% | $125.88 | $6.28 |
| 2019 | 12.61 | 6.14% | $134.04 | $10.63 |
| 2018 | 11.88 | -52.23% | $113.67 | $9.57 |
| 2017 | 24.87 | 86.29% | $153.42 | $6.17 |
| 2016 | 13.35 | 30.75% | $165.99 | $12.43 |
| 2015 | 10.21 | -23.81% | $137.62 | $13.48 |
| 2014 | 13.4 | 7.63% | $160.44 | $11.97 |
| 2013 | 12.45 | -5.54% | $187.57 | $15.06 |
| 2012 | 13.18 | -5.04% | $191.55 | $14.53 |
| 2011 | 13.88 | 10.6% | $183.88 | $13.25 |
| 2010 | 12.55 | -2.94% | $146.76 | $11.69 |
International Business Machines PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 33.08 | -29.3% | $282.16 | $8.53 |
| Jun 2025 | 46.79 | 11.59% | $294.78 | $6.3 |
| Mar 2025 | 41.93 | 24.75% | $248.66 | $5.93 |
| Dec 2024 | 33.61 | 6.26% | $219.83 | $6.54 |
| Sep 2024 | 31.63 | 68.6% | $221.08 | $6.99 |
| Jun 2024 | 18.76 | -11.88% | $172.95 | $9.22 |
| Mar 2024 | 21.29 | 7.25% | $190.96 | $8.97 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.85 | 7.94% | $163.55 | $8.24 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.39 | -69.49% | $140.3 | $7.63 |
| Jun 2023 | 60.27 | -7.13% | $133.81 | $2.22 |
| Mar 2023 | 64.9 | -16.62% | $131.09 | $2.02 |
| Dec 2022 | 77.84 | -6.97% | $140.89 | $1.81 |
| Sep 2022 | 83.67 | 268.59% | $118.81 | $1.42 |
| Jun 2022 | 22.7 | 7.53% | $141.19 | $6.22 |
| Mar 2022 | 21.11 | 1.25% | $130.02 | $6.16 |
IBM Price vs fair value
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.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 35.96, IBM stands higher than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Technology sector average of 32.57, International Business Machines's price to earnings (P/E) is 10% higher.
IBM PE vs peers
IBM's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks AAPL and ORCL, but it is above MSFT's and GOOGL's. International Business Machines's current PE ratio of 35.96 is more than the average of its peers, which is 30.59.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 9.62 | $24.9B |
| ACN Accenture plc | 20.16 | $163.18B |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 27.79 | $3.43T |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 28.16 | $285.03B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 35.94 | $3.77T |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 35.96 | $286.75B |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 36.07 | $3.99T |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 56.38 | $711.31B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $167.99B |
| DBD Diebold Nixdorf Inc | N/A | $2.32B |
Frequently asked questions
What is International Business Machines's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for IBM stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 35.96.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for International Business Machines (IBM)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for IBM stock is 39.03.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for International Business Machines (IBM)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for IBM stock is 35.47.
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 42% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), International Business Machines's share price is $306.77. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $8.53. Therefore, International Business Machines's price to earnings ratio for today is 35.96. PE RATIO(35.96) = STOCK PRICE($306.77) / TTM EPS($8.53)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.