Intel (INTC) Stock Analysis

July 23, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Intel (INTC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Intel (INTC)
Profile Item	INTC
Name	Intel Corporation
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	529.99 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	March 17, 1980
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

INTC

GSPC

Intel (INTC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Intel (INTC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Intel (INTC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	353.35%	79.34%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	46.79%	26.47%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	15.43%	17.34%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

INTC

GSPC

Intel (INTC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Intel (INTC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	77.78%	68.86%
Beta (5Y)	2.22	1.78
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-65.04%	-64.81%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. INTC is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	4.49	1.21
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	8.02	2.08

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Intel (INTC) has negative ROE of -2.91%. That can come from trailing losses or negative book equity, so it is a warning state rather than a clean capital-efficiency measure.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-2.91%

Group distribution

Max: 39.97%
Q3: 17.11%
Median: 6.75%
INTC: -2.91%
Q1: -4.17%
Min: -35.15%

Largest peers

NVDA: 114.29%
MU: 66.64%
ASML: 53.94%
TSM: 39.97%
AVGO: 37.28%
AMD: 8.06%
INTC: -2.91%

Where Intel (INTC) stands on ROE within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Intel (INTC) has negative net margin of -5.90%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-5.90%

Group distribution

Max: 57.72%
Q3: 21.04%
Median: 7.16%
Q1: -3.57%
INTC: -5.90%
Min: -32.92%

Largest peers

NVDA: 62.97%
MU: 55.91%
TSM: 49.92%
AVGO: 38.85%
ASML: 30.11%
AMD: 13.37%
INTC: -5.90%

Where Intel (INTC) stands on net margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Intel (INTC) turns 6.88% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.88%

Group distribution

Max: 61.85%
Q3: 21.10%
Median: 10.43%
INTC: 6.88%
Q1: -6.83%
Min: -46.64%

Largest peers

MU: 80.37%
NVDA: 65.60%
TSM: 60.34%
AVGO: 48.99%
ASML: 37.06%
AMD: 14.40%
INTC: 6.88%

Where Intel (INTC) stands on operating margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	-2.91%	6.75%
ROA (TTM)	0.63%	3.59%
Net Margin (TTM)	-5.90%	7.16%
Operating Margin (TTM)	6.88%	10.43%
Gross Margin (TTM)	37.20%	46.65%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Intel (INTC) grew revenue -0.47%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Intel (INTC): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Intel (INTC) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

Intel (INTC) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-0.47%	9.94%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-5.71%	-0.00%
EPS Growth (YoY)	--	4.52%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	-10.01%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Intel (INTC) has current ratio of 2.31, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.31

Group distribution

Max: 11.30
Q3: 6.01
Median: 3.31
Q1: 2.40
INTC: 2.31
Min: 0.51

Largest peers

NVDA: 3.44
MU: 3.43
AMD: 2.73
TSM: 2.46
INTC: 2.31
AVGO: 2.24
ASML: 1.33

Where Intel (INTC) stands on current ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Intel (INTC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.36

Group distribution

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.63
INTC: 0.36
Median: 0.23
Q1: 0.05
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

AVGO: 0.74
INTC: 0.36
TSM: 0.15
ASML: 0.09
NVDA: 0.07
MU: 0.06
AMD: 0.06

Where Intel (INTC) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.31	3.31
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.36	0.23
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.86	-0.29

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Intel (INTC) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 0.58%
Q3: 0.26%
INTC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

TSM: 2.98%
AVGO: 0.67%
ASML: 0.25%
MU: 0.06%
NVDA: 0.02%
INTC: 0.00%
AMD: 0.00%

Where Intel (INTC) stands on dividend yield within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Intel (INTC) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 47.82%
Q3: 20.31%
INTC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

AVGO: 41.26%
ASML: 29.72%
TSM: 27.93%
MU: 1.12%
NVDA: 0.61%
INTC: 0.00%
AMD: 0.00%

Where Intel (INTC) stands on payout ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

No usable P/E ratio is available for Intel (INTC) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

Group distribution

Max: 239.97
Q3: 120.44
Median: 60.23
Q1: 38.22
Min: 10.70
INTC: --

Largest peers

AMD: 166.49
AVGO: 62.85
ASML: 60.23
TSM: 34.98
NVDA: 31.17
MU: 19.57
INTC: --

Intel (INTC) doesn’t report P/E ratio this period; the box shows the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Intel (INTC) trades at 9.86 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.86

Group distribution

Max: 38.55
Q3: 19.36
INTC: 9.86
Median: 9.29
Q1: 3.87
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

AVGO: 24.37
AMD: 23.70
NVDA: 19.81
ASML: 19.59
MU: 12.15
INTC: 9.86
TSM: 0.50

Where Intel (INTC) stands on P/S ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Intel (INTC) trades at 4.75 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.75

Group distribution

Max: 22.39
Q3: 11.52
Median: 7.03
INTC: 4.75
Q1: 3.43
Min: 0.18

Largest peers

ASML: 1,621.71
TSM: 88.45
NVDA: 25.69
AVGO: 20.97
AMD: 13.77
MU: 10.88
INTC: 4.75

Where Intel (INTC) stands on P/B ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Intel (INTC) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: INTC	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	--	60.23
P/S Ratio (TTM)	9.86	9.29
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	4.75	7.03
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	-1.57%	0.77%