By Simply Wall St
Publication Date: 2026-05-16 04:49:00
- If you are wondering whether International Business Machines (IBM) is attractively priced right now, the valuation picture is more nuanced than a quick look at the share price suggests.
- The stock last closed at US$219.30, with the share price down 4.6% over the past week, 10.4% over the past month and 24.8% year to date. However, the 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 89.8% and 92.9% respectively.
- Recent coverage has focused on IBM’s repositioning as a hybrid cloud and AI focused company, which has kept attention on how the business mix is changing. This context is important when you think about whether recent share price moves reflect evolving expectations around growth, risk or both.
- On Simply Wall St’s valuation checks, IBM scores 5 out of 6. You can see the full valuation breakdown in the value score, which this article will unpack using several valuation approaches before finishing with a broader way to think about what the stock might be worth.
