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INTC vs. AAPL, AMD, AVGO, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Intel stock or one of its competitors? Intel's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Intel compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Apple has a net margin of 27.62% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Apple's return on equity of 135.46% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.62% 135.46% 34.11%
Intel -19.79%2.62%1.50%

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Intel shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Apple had 57 more articles in the media than Intel. MarketBeat recorded 234 mentions for Apple and 177 mentions for Intel. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Intel's score of 0.81 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
143 Very Positive mention(s)
29 Positive mention(s)
27 Neutral mention(s)
17 Negative mention(s)
13 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
92 Very Positive mention(s)
35 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Apple currently has a consensus price target of $340.02, indicating a potential upside of 1.00%. Intel has a consensus price target of $109.06, indicating a potential upside of 4.16%. Given Intel's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Intel is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Intel
2 Sell rating(s)
27 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Intel. Intel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B11.81$112.01B$8.7238.61
Intel$52.85B9.99-$267M-$2.11N/A

Summary

Apple beats Intel on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Intel currently has a consensus target price of $109.06, suggesting a potential upside of 4.16%. Advanced Micro Devices has a consensus target price of $585.26, suggesting a potential downside of 3.76%. Given Intel's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Intel is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
2 Sell rating(s)
27 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Advanced Micro Devices has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Intel. Intel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advanced Micro Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intel$52.85B9.99-$267M-$2.11N/A
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B28.66$4.34B$3.89156.32

Intel has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its share price is 145% more volatile than the broader market.

Advanced Micro Devices has a net margin of 15.58% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity of 12.30% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intel-19.79% 2.62% 1.50%
Advanced Micro Devices 15.58%12.30%9.89%

In the previous week, Advanced Micro Devices had 15 more articles in the media than Intel. MarketBeat recorded 192 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices and 177 mentions for Intel. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Intel's score of 0.81 indicating that Advanced Micro Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
92 Very Positive mention(s)
35 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Advanced Micro Devices
110 Very Positive mention(s)
36 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
12 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Intel shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices beats Intel on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Broadcom?

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Intel had 45 more articles in the media than Broadcom. MarketBeat recorded 177 mentions for Intel and 132 mentions for Broadcom. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Intel's score of 0.81 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
85 Very Positive mention(s)
14 Positive mention(s)
23 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
92 Very Positive mention(s)
35 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Broadcom has higher revenue and earnings than Intel. Intel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadcom$63.89B27.01$23.13B$7.8346.17
Intel$52.85B9.99-$267M-$2.11N/A

Broadcom has a net margin of 42.94% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Broadcom's return on equity of 48.33% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadcom42.94% 48.33% 23.78%
Intel -19.79%2.62%1.50%

76.4% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Broadcom shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Intel shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Broadcom has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Broadcom currently has a consensus price target of $527.20, suggesting a potential upside of 45.82%. Intel has a consensus price target of $109.06, suggesting a potential upside of 4.16%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
37 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Intel
2 Sell rating(s)
27 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Summary

Broadcom beats Intel on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Alphabet?

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Intel currently has a consensus target price of $109.06, indicating a potential upside of 4.16%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $421.95, indicating a potential upside of 21.30%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
2 Sell rating(s)
27 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.07

Intel has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Intel. Intel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intel$52.85B9.99-$267M-$2.11N/A
Alphabet$402.84B10.56$132.17B$19.9117.47

64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Intel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Intel had 11 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 177 mentions for Intel and 166 mentions for Alphabet. Intel's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Alphabet's score of 0.70 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
92 Very Positive mention(s)
35 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
88 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
44 Neutral mention(s)
11 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intel-19.79% 2.62% 1.50%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

Summary

Alphabet beats Intel on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Alphabet?

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Intel. Intel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intel$52.85B9.99-$267M-$2.11N/A
Alphabet$402.84B10.68$132.17B$19.9117.66

64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Intel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Intel currently has a consensus price target of $109.06, suggesting a potential upside of 4.16%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $425.72, suggesting a potential upside of 21.06%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
2 Sell rating(s)
27 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
46 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.02

In the previous week, Intel had 6 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 177 mentions for Intel and 171 mentions for Alphabet. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Intel's score of 0.81 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
92 Very Positive mention(s)
35 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
104 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
40 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intel-19.79% 2.62% 1.50%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

Intel has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Intel on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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INTC vs. The Competition

MetricIntelSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$528.11B$116.00B$31.63B$13.30B
Dividend YieldN/A1.65%2.76%22.58%
P/E Ratio-49.6283.9581.3626.14
Price / Sales9.9986.05586.0387.88
Price / Cash46.6964.7350.7553.71
Price / Book4.1410.468.156.33
Net Income-$267M$2.57B$768.68M$382.15M
7 Day Performance-12.26%-5.43%-0.89%-1.40%
1 Month Performance1.71%1.38%0.09%-3.35%
1 Year Performance187.33%74.10%171.11%1.49%

Intel Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
INTC
Intel
3.7508 of 5 stars
$104.70
-2.2%
$109.06
+4.2%
+187.3%$528.11B$52.85BN/A85,100
AAPL
Apple
4.5444 of 5 stars
$336.55
+0.9%
$340.02
+1.0%
+37.3%$4.91T$416.16B38.57166,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
3.1321 of 5 stars
$645.61
-0.6%
$576.88
-10.6%
+183.2%$1.05T$34.64B165.8731,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.891 of 5 stars
$373.74
-0.6%
$527.20
+41.1%
+11.4%$1.78T$63.89B47.7033,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.5449 of 5 stars
$343.14
-0.4%
$420.08
+22.4%
+46.5%$4.19T$402.84B17.22198,933

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