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Is Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Undervalued or Overvalued?

Trailing-twelve-month multiples vs Technology sector peers in our coverage

38% Discount TTM fundamentals · sector averages from covered peers

INTC trades at 11.5× TTM sales — a 38% discount to its Technology sector average of 18.6× in our coverage.

INTC has negative trailing-twelve-month earnings, so a P/E ratio isn't meaningful — we compare on price-to-sales instead.

The Numbers

P/E (TTM)

—

Sector avg: 76.2×

P/S (TTM)

11.5×

Sector avg: 18.6×

Market Cap

$610.11B

EPS (TTM): $-0.06

Revenue (TTM)

$52.85B

Net income: $26.0M

Technology Peer Comparison

How INTC's multiples stack up against sector peers we cover. Click any peer for its own valuation breakdown.

Stock Price P/E (TTM)
INTC This page $122.14 —
NVDA $195.52 48.4×
AAPL $312.73 39.6×
MSFT $386.79 24.2×
AVGO $373.72 78.3×
AMD $551.70 208.2×
CSCO $113.98 44.0×
ORCL $143.82 33.3×
PLTR $132.53 308.2×
TXN $303.53 55.7×
QCOM $186.38 37.7×
CRM $165.63 24.0×
ADBE $218.11 13.1×

Is the Discount Justified?

July 6, 2026

Intel's P/S multiple of 11.6x, despite negative TTM earnings, reflects investor anticipation of a turnaround driven by its strategic pivot into the foundry business and AI. The foundry segment reported a 16% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2026, securing major clients like Google and Tesla, with ongoing discussions with Apple. This growth, alongside a 22% rise in Data Center and AI Group revenue, suggests a potential resurgence in competitiveness. However, the foundry business continues to operate at a loss, reporting a $2.4 billion deficit in Q1 2026, which pressures profitability. The market appears to be valuing Intel on future revenue potential and strategic initiatives, rather than current earnings, as it navigates intense competition and aims to regain market share.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is INTC overvalued or undervalued?
On trailing-twelve-month sales, INTC trades at 11.5x versus a Technology sector average of 18.6x in our coverage — a 37.8% discount. Whether that's justified depends on growth, margins, and risk; see the context above.
What does the P/E ratio tell you?
Price-to-earnings compares a company's share price with its per-share profits. A higher multiple means investors pay more per dollar of earnings — often for faster expected growth — while a lower one can signal slower growth or higher perceived risk.
Why compare against the sector average?
Valuation multiples vary structurally between industries — software typically trades richer than banks or energy. Comparing INTC with its own Technology peers is more informative than comparing against the whole market.
Is a cheap stock automatically a good buy?
No. A discount can be justified by weak growth or elevated risk (a "value trap"), and a premium can be earned by quality and consistency. Valuation is one input — pair it with the fundamentals and the AI context on this page.

Methodology

Multiples are computed from trailing-twelve-month fundamentals (from company filings) and the latest share price: P/E is price ÷ diluted EPS, and P/S is market cap ÷ revenue. Sector averages use the Technology names in our 50-stock coverage with positive earnings — a deliberately like-for-like, if imperfect, benchmark.

Stocks with negative trailing earnings are compared on price-to-sales instead. Multiples update with prices and fundamentals; AI context refreshes weekly.

Not Financial Advice

This page is for education and information only. Indicators are mechanical calculations, AI commentary can contain errors, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a qualified financial advisor. See our full disclaimer.

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