INTC vs. MU: Intel vs. Micron Technology Stock Comparison
This page compares Intel (INTC) with Micron Technology (MU) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 499.76% | 746.93% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 73.84% | 69.80% |
| Beta | 2.20 | 2.17 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 127.66M | 50.72M |
Company Profile
Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
| Profile Item | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Intel Corporation | Micron Technology, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Semiconductors | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 626.09 billion USD | 1,106.99 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | June 1, 1984 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Micron Technology (MU) trades at 46.30 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Intel (INTC) has no P/E ratio this period.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
--
- Max
- 261.27
- Q3
- 146.72
- Median
- 71.81
- Q1
- 47.83
- Min
- 6.57
- INTC
- --
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
46.30
- Max
- 261.27
- Q3
- 146.72
- Median
- 71.81
- Q1
- 47.83
- MU
- 46.30
- Min
- 6.57
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
On P/S ratio, both Intel (INTC) at 11.65 and Micron Technology (MU) at 19.05 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
11.65
- Max
- 37.84
- Q3
- 22.05
- INTC
- 11.65
- Median
- 10.55
- Q1
- 4.79
- Min
- 0.02
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
19.05
- Max
- 37.84
- Q3
- 22.05
- MU
- 19.05
- Median
- 10.55
- Q1
- 4.79
- Min
- 0.02
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Intel (INTC) at 5.62 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Micron Technology (MU) at 15.28 carries an above-peer premium to book — MU is pricier on assets.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
5.62
- Max
- 27.08
- Q3
- 14.21
- Median
- 7.77
- INTC
- 5.62
- Q1
- 3.94
- Min
- 0.24
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
15.28
- Max
- 27.08
- MU
- 15.28
- Q3
- 14.21
- Median
- 7.77
- Q1
- 3.94
- Min
- 0.24
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | -- | 46.30 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 11.65 | 19.05 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.62 | 15.28 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -1.33% | 0.26% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Intel (INTC) reports a negative ROE of -2.91%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Micron Technology (MU) reports 39.82%, ranking against industry peers normally.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
-2.91%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 17.02%
- Median
- 6.39%
- INTC
- -2.91%
- Q1
- -5.42%
- Min
- -35.15%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
39.82%
- MU
- 39.82%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 17.02%
- Median
- 6.39%
- Q1
- -5.42%
- Min
- -35.15%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Intel (INTC) reports a negative net margin of -5.90%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Micron Technology (MU) reports 41.49%, ranking against industry peers normally.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
-5.90%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.92%
- Median
- 7.04%
- Q1
- -4.69%
- INTC
- -5.90%
- Min
- -32.92%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
41.49%
- Max
- 57.72%
- MU
- 41.49%
- Q3
- 20.92%
- Median
- 7.04%
- Q1
- -4.69%
- Min
- -32.92%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 67.62% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Intel (INTC) at 6.88% operates around its industry’s norm.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
6.88%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 21.10%
- Median
- 9.27%
- INTC
- 6.88%
- Q1
- -8.85%
- Min
- -46.64%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
67.62%
- MU
- 67.62%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 21.10%
- Median
- 9.27%
- Q1
- -8.85%
- Min
- -46.64%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -2.91% | 39.82% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.63% | 20.15% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | -5.90% | 41.49% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.88% | 67.62% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.20% | 58.44% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -0.47% | 48.85% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -5.71% | 6.71% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -- | 984.29% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -0.69% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Micron Technology (MU) at 2.90 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Intel (INTC) at 2.31 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for INTC.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.31
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.09
- Median
- 3.28
- Q1
- 2.37
- INTC
- 2.31
- Min
- 0.51
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.90
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.09
- Median
- 3.28
- MU
- 2.90
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Intel (INTC) at 0.36 and Micron Technology (MU) at 0.15 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.36
- Max
- 1.44
- Q3
- 0.63
- INTC
- 0.36
- Median
- 0.20
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.15
- Max
- 1.44
- Q3
- 0.63
- Median
- 0.20
- MU
- 0.15
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.31 | 2.90 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.86 | -0.10 |
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 Micron Technology (MU) reports a yield of 0.06%, ranking against industry peers normally.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 0.93%
- Q3
- 0.39%
- INTC
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.06%
- Max
- 0.93%
- Q3
- 0.39%
- MU
- 0.06%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
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 Micron Technology (MU) reports a payout of 2.17%, ranking against industry peers normally.
INTC
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 41.26%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- INTC
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.17%
- Max
- 41.26%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- MU
- 2.17%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | INTC | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 2.17% |