International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD) Growth Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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CHIX:IBMD International Business Machines Corp CHIX:IBMD
73 GF Score
Price €177.79
GF Value €207.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is International Business Machines Growth Rank?

International Business Machines CHIX:IBMD -3.93% 73 Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IBMD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €207.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

International Business Machines has the Growth Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

International Business Machines Growth Rank Related Terms

CHIX:IBMD vs ACN, FISV, FIS: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, International Business Machines's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, International Business Machines's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Business Machines's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 5 mean?
International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD) has a Growth Rank of 5 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on International Business Machines and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, International Business Machines' Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is International Business Machines' Growth Rank too high?
International Business Machines' current Growth Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' Growth Rank compare to ACN and FISV?
International Business Machines' Growth Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, International Business Machines' own Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Software company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on International Business Machines and its competitors. International Business Machines's current Growth Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 (CHIX:IBMD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €207.97, compared to a current price of €177.79 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD), the current Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 24, 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 (CHIX:IBMD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €177.79 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €207.97. GuruFocus considers International Business Machines to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IBMD:

  • Growth Rank: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €207.97 vs. price of €177.79 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IBMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

International Business Machines Business Description

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