During the past 12 months, International Business Machines's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of International Business Machines was 19.90% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of International Business Machines was 10.36. The lowest was 3.88. And the median was 6.74.
International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
International Business Machines Book Value per Share Related Terms
International Business Machines Book Value per Share Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
International Business Machines Book Value per Share Chart
XSWX:IBM vs ACN, FISV, FIS: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, International Business Machines's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
International Business Machines PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, International Business Machines's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Business Machines's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Book Value per Share of CHF27.62 mean?
International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) has a Book Value per Share of CHF27.62 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on International Business Machines and its competitors.
Is International Business Machines' Book Value per Share too high?
International Business Machines' current Book Value per Share is CHF27.62. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' Book Value per Share compare to ACN and FISV?
International Business Machines' Book Value per Share of CHF27.62 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Software company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on International Business Machines and its competitors. International Business Machines's current Book Value per Share is CHF27.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF187.83, compared to a current price of CHF230.15 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF27.62. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM), the current Book Value per Share is CHF27.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF230.15 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF187.83.
GuruFocus considers International Business Machines to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IBM:
Book Value per Share: CHF27.62
GF Value™: CHF187.83 vs. price of CHF230.15 (22.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Business Machines Business Description
Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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