International Business Machines Corporation P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
8.49
Stock Price
$297.80
Book Value/Share
$35.08
Sector
Technology
How It's Calculated
8.49 = $297.80 ÷ $35.08
What This Means
International Business Machines Corporation's P/B ratio of 8.49 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
About International Business Machines Corporation
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) operates in the Technology sector, specifically in Information Technology Services. With a market capitalization of about $279.90B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $297.80, within a 52-week range of $212.34 to $324.90 (-8.3% from the high, +40.2% from the low). Beta of 0.58 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 15.6%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For International Business Machines Corporation, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Technology, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Technology names on our S&P 100 coverage, International Business Machines Corporation's P/B ratio of 8.49 can be compared with peers such as NVDA (32.62), AAPL (42.98), MSFT (8.07). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Technology stocks.
Key Takeaways
- IBM is grouped in the Technology sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.58 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 15.6% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does IBM's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. International Business Machines Corporation's P/B of 8.49 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Technology business models.
Is 8.49 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (8.49) means the market values IBM above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Technology?
Peer P/B levels in Technology (e.g. AAPL (42.98), LRCX (37.59), NVDA (32.62)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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