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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

IBM or KEY: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): IBM scores 100/100 vs KEY 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
IBM (IBM)KEY (KeyCorp)
Market / sectorus · Technologyus · Financials
Price$238.79$22.02
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 67 bars · uPnL -5.6%LONG · 307 bars · uPnL +34.8%
Total return-23.0%+34.8%

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Balance Labs Research Desk (2026-09-01). "IBM or KEY: which is the higher-quality business?." balancelabs.app · https://balancelabs.app/stocks/compare/ibm-vs-key/q/ibm-or-key-higher-quality · CC BY 4.0

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