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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

IBM vs ROST — which is stronger right now?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): IBM quality 100/100 vs ROST 100/100; engine LONG vs LONG. The comparison below is computed, dated, and auditable — not an opinion.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
IBM (IBM)ROST (Ross Stores)
Market / sectorus · Technologyus · Consumer Disc
Price$238.79$229.87
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 67 bars · uPnL -5.6%LONG · 277 bars · uPnL +69.3%
Total return-23.0%+69.3%

Thesis-break template (Technology)

top-customer revenue contracting two straight quarters; sustained gross-margin compression; a rival commoditizing the core product; debt-funded buybacks

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