IBM Is Growing Again: Buy Low | FAST Graphs

IBM is a company that has been in transition since 2014. Despite falling earnings-per-share over that timeframe, high-yielding IBM has continued to increase its dividend as it has for the past 26 years in a row. Therefore, investing in IBM has been about receiving a high current yield while exercising intelligent patience. According to Barron’s magazine, IBM is finally growing again. Consequently, it may be a perfect time to begin building a position in this blue-chip Dividend Champion. In addition to a high current dividend yield of 5.66%, the company also offers future growth potential with a margin of safety based on its low valuation.

FAST Fundamental Analysis
FAST Graphs:
1. Earnings Growth
2. Dividend Growth Trend (If Any)
3. Reasonable Return Expectations
4. Investment Grade Credit Rating (BBB- or better)
5. Valuation
6. Free Cash Flow ＞Dividend
7. Cash Flow from Operations Growth Trend (3-5 Years Minimum)
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8. Share Buybacks (Valuation Based)
9. Cash Flow from Operations (CFO) – Higher than Net Income
10. Sales Growth Trend (3-5 Years Minimum)
11. Net Income Growth Trend (3-5 Years Minimum)
12. Debt to Equity Ratio – 1 to 1 (Industry Norms)
13. Gross Margin versus Net Margin (Industry Norms)
14. Asset Turnover (Sales/Assets)
15. Return on Assets ＞10% or Better
16. Return on Equity ＞15% or Better
17. Operating Earnings Margin (EBIT/Sales)

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