David Ramos
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) can't seem to catch a break. Over the past decade, shares have declined -29.52%, and one of the only attractive aspects has been the dividend. In 2011, Berkshire Hathaway (
IBM Sold Off While The Market Rebounded, But There Is An Opportunity
Summary
- I believe there is an opportunity in shares of IBM as they look 30-40% undervalued compared to different valuation metrics against their peers.
- IBM has shed its legacy businesses and isn't the same company it was as its focus has shifted to cloud and AI.
- While IBM may not grab headlines, it's changing with the times and still generating billions in profits and running a high-margin business.
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