Better Buy: Apple vs. IBM
Technology is no doubt a very hot sector, but it's not without its dangers. Rapid disruption is the name of the game, so it's impressive when a big tech company can stand the test of time. Two such blue chip tech brands are Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM).
While Apple is mostly a consumer company and IBM is an enterprise company, they share some similar attributes. Both are very large, with well-entrenched franchises, and each generates ample cash flows, which both companies use to pay investors in the form of dividends and share repurchases.
However, both companies have generated investor skepticism of late, and each displays a price-to-earnings ratio well below the market averages, meaning both stocks could be compelling values. So which is the better bet today?
Source Fool.com
