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INTC vs. LRCX: Intel vs. Lam Research Stock Comparison

How do Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX) both belong to the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, though INTC is classified under Semiconductors while LRCX falls under Semiconductor Materials & Equipment.

Company profile comparison for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
Profile ItemINTCLRCX
NameIntel CorporationLam Research Corp.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsSemiconductor Materials & Equipment
Market Capitalization299.13 billion USD250.84 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980May 4, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

INTC
LRCX
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Lam Research (LRCX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
Total Return (1Y)52.79%36.98%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)16.03%50.75%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)4.17%29.74%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

INTC
LRCX
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Lam Research (LRCX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)84.58%68.85%
Beta (5Y)2.442.02
Max Drawdown (5Y)-65.04%-57.22%
Avg. Volume (3M)115.52M9.82M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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INTC and LRCX are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.570.47
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.860.69

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative ROE of -9.62%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Lam Research (LRCX) reports 70.12%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-9.62%

Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
INTC
-9.62%
Min
-16.89%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

70.12%

LRCX
70.12%
Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative net margin of -20.09%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Lam Research (LRCX) reports 32.34%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-20.09%

Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
INTC
-20.09%
Min
-37.77%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.34%

Max
63.80%
LRCX
32.34%
Q3
28.36%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 39.95% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Intel (INTC) at 15.60%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.60%

Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
Median
15.91%
INTC
15.60%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

39.95%

Max
58.66%
LRCX
39.95%
Q3
30.23%
Median
15.91%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
ROE (TTM)-9.62%70.12%
ROA (TTM)1.78%25.01%
Net Margin (TTM)-20.09%32.34%
Operating Margin (TTM)15.60%39.95%
Gross Margin (TTM)40.15%51.05%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Lam Research (LRCX) at 26.02% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Intel (INTC) at -0.47% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for LRCX.

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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Lam Research (LRCX) reports EPS growth of 38.80%, ranked against its industry; Intel (INTC) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
Revenue Growth (YoY)-0.47%26.02%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-5.71%10.06%
EPS Growth (YoY)--38.80%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--20.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Lam Research (LRCX) at 2.48 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Intel (INTC) at 2.21 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for INTC.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.21

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
Q1
2.35
INTC
2.21
Min
1.03

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.48

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
LRCX
2.48
Q1
2.35
Min
1.03
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Intel (INTC) at 0.38 and Lam Research (LRCX) at 0.27 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.38

Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
INTC
0.38
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.27

Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
LRCX
0.27
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.212.48
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.380.27
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.20-0.37

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Intel (INTC) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Lam Research (LRCX) reports a yield of 0.60%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
INTC
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.60%

Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
LRCX
0.60%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Intel (INTC) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Lam Research (LRCX) reports a payout of 16.54%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
INTC
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

16.54%

Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
LRCX
16.54%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.60%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%16.54%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Lam Research (LRCX) trades at 29.87 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Intel (INTC) has no P/E ratio this period.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

--

Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12
INTC
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LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.87

Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
LRCX
29.87
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): INTC does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; LRCX is benchmarked against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Intel (INTC) at 4.99 and Lam Research (LRCX) at 9.60 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.99

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
Median
5.76
INTC
4.99
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.60

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
LRCX
9.60
Median
5.76
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Intel (INTC) at 2.60 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Lam Research (LRCX) at 18.00 prices above its benchmark range — LRCX looks rich relative to book.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.60

Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
Median
4.29
INTC
2.60
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20

LRCX

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

18.00

LRCX
18.00
Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20
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Intel (INTC) vs. Lam Research (LRCX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Intel (INTC) and Lam Research (LRCX)
MetricINTCLRCX
P/E Ratio (TTM)--29.87
P/S Ratio (TTM)4.999.60
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.6018.00
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)0.27%1.81%