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Ex : Microsoft or *MSFT (Ticker)
The EV/EBITDA ratio is a relevant market valuation ratio. IBM shows a EV/EBITDA ratio of 6.74 for the next 12 months.
This is higher than the median of its peer group: 6.40 The company valuation of IBM according to these metrics is above the market valuation of its peer group.
This is slightly lower than the average of its sector (Computer Services) 6.88 The company valuation of IBM according to these metrics is consistent with the market valuation of its sector.
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