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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

INTC
MU
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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 Micron Technology (MU). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
1-Year Return499.76%746.93%

Risk

Drawdown

INTC
MU
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
1-Year Volatility73.84%69.80%
Beta2.202.17
3-Month Avg. Volume127.66M50.72M

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.

Company profile comparison for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
Profile ItemINTCMU
NameIntel CorporationMicron Technology, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsSemiconductors
Market Capitalization626.09 billion USD1,106.99 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980June 1, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockCommon 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

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Max
261.27
Q3
146.72
Median
71.81
Q1
47.83
Min
6.57
INTC
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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
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): INTC does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; MU is benchmarked against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group.

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
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

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
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)--46.30
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)11.6519.05
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.6215.28
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%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

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%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

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%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
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

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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
1-Year Revenue Growth-0.47%48.85%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-5.71%6.71%

EPS Growth

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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
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
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

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
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.312.90
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.360.15
Net Debt / EBITDA0.86-0.10

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%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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 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%
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Intel (INTC) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology (MU)
MetricINTCMU
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%2.17%