International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) Cash per Share: CHF9.87 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is International Business Machines Cash per Share?

International Business Machines XSWX:IBM 69 Cash per Share is CHF9.87 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IBM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF187.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). International Business Machines's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9.87.

International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

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International Business Machines Cash per Share Historical Data

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International Business Machines Cash per Share Chart

International Business Machines Annual Data

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International Business Machines Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

International Business Machines's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Shares Outstanding (EOP)
	=	11488.907	/	937
	=	12.26

International Business Machines's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Shares Outstanding (EOP)
	=	9276.756	/	940
	=	9.87

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What does a Cash per Share of CHF9.87 mean?

International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) has a Cash per Share of CHF9.87 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for International Business Machines and its competitors.

Is International Business Machines' Cash per Share too high?

International Business Machines' current Cash per Share is CHF9.87. 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' Cash per Share compare to ACN and FISV?

International Business Machines' Cash per Share of CHF9.87 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 Cash per Share for a Software company?

A good Cash per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Cash 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 Cash per Share mean?

A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for International Business Machines and its competitors. International Business Machines's current Cash per Share is CHF9.87. 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 Cash per Share is CHF9.87. 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 Cash per Share calculated?

Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM), the current Cash per Share is CHF9.87 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:

Cash per Share: CHF9.87
GF Value™: CHF187.83 vs. price of CHF230.15 (22.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Industry Technology Software

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Address One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, USA, 10504

Website https://www.ibm.com

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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