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

Should you buy Intel stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Intel with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Intel include Apple (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Intel compare to Apple?

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

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

Intel has a beta of 2.18, indicating that its share price is 118% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Apple had 103 more articles in the media than Intel. MarketBeat recorded 368 mentions for Apple and 265 mentions for Intel. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Apple's score of 0.54 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
171 Very Positive mention(s)
36 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Apple
162 Very Positive mention(s)
53 Positive mention(s)
61 Neutral mention(s)
69 Negative mention(s)
22 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Intel's net margin of -5.90%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intel-5.90% 0.39% 0.23%
Apple 27.15%146.69%34.02%

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
Intel$52.85B12.08-$267M-$0.62N/A
Apple$416.16B10.39$112.01B$8.2735.60

Intel currently has a consensus target price of $93.93, suggesting a potential downside of 26.05%. Apple has a consensus target price of $314.85, suggesting a potential upside of 6.95%. Given Apple's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Apple is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
4 Sell rating(s)
28 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66

Summary

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

How does Intel compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

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

In the previous week, Intel had 118 more articles in the media than Advanced Micro Devices. MarketBeat recorded 265 mentions for Intel and 147 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Intel's score of 1.01 indicating that Advanced Micro Devices is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Advanced Micro Devices
102 Very Positive mention(s)
20 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
171 Very Positive mention(s)
36 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Advanced Micro Devices has a net margin of 13.37% compared to Intel's net margin of -5.90%. Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity of 9.55% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Advanced Micro Devices13.37% 9.55% 7.68%
Intel -5.90%0.39%0.23%

Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.47, suggesting that its share price is 147% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.18, suggesting that its share price is 118% more volatile than the broader market.

71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Intel shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Intel shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Advanced Micro Devices has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B25.46$4.34B$3.05177.34
Intel$52.85B12.08-$267M-$0.62N/A

Advanced Micro Devices currently has a consensus price target of $448.78, indicating a potential downside of 17.03%. Intel has a consensus price target of $93.93, indicating a potential downside of 26.05%. Given Advanced Micro Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Advanced Micro Devices is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72
Intel
4 Sell rating(s)
28 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices beats Intel on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Broadcom?

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

Broadcom has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.18, meaning that its stock price is 118% more volatile than the broader market.

Broadcom presently has a consensus price target of $493.24, indicating a potential upside of 33.55%. Intel has a consensus price target of $93.93, indicating a potential downside of 26.05%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)
29 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Intel
4 Sell rating(s)
28 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31

In the previous week, Intel had 160 more articles in the media than Broadcom. MarketBeat recorded 265 mentions for Intel and 105 mentions for Broadcom. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Intel's score of 1.01 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
81 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
171 Very Positive mention(s)
36 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 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$63.89B27.50$23.13B$6.0061.56
Intel$52.85B12.08-$267M-$0.62N/A

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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Broadcom has a net margin of 38.85% compared to Intel's net margin of -5.90%. Broadcom's return on equity of 41.61% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadcom38.85% 41.61% 19.55%
Intel -5.90%0.39%0.23%

Summary

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

How does Intel compare to Alphabet?

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

64.5% of Intel shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Intel shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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$52.85B12.08-$267M-$0.62N/A
Alphabet$402.84B10.76$132.17B$13.1127.30

In the previous week, Intel had 94 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 265 mentions for Intel and 171 mentions for Alphabet. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Alphabet's score of 0.74 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
171 Very Positive mention(s)
36 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
96 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
23 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Intel has a beta of 2.18, suggesting that its stock price is 118% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Intel's net margin of -5.90%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intel-5.90% 0.39% 0.23%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

Intel presently has a consensus target price of $93.93, suggesting a potential downside of 26.05%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $376.78, suggesting a potential upside of 5.28%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
4 Sell rating(s)
28 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Alphabet beats Intel on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Alphabet?

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

In the previous week, Intel had 105 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 265 mentions for Intel and 160 mentions for Alphabet. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Alphabet's score of 0.88 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
107 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
27 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
171 Very Positive mention(s)
36 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $413.90, suggesting a potential upside of 14.59%. Intel has a consensus price target of $93.93, suggesting a potential downside of 26.05%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Intel
4 Sell rating(s)
28 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Intel's net margin of -5.90%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Intel -5.90%0.39%0.23%

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

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
Alphabet$402.84B10.86$132.17B$13.1127.55
Intel$52.85B12.08-$267M-$0.62N/A

Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.18, meaning that its share price is 118% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Intel on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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INTC vs. The Competition

MetricIntelSEMI IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$701.78B$737.94B$39.32B$12.59B
Dividend YieldN/A1.04%3.33%6.14%
P/E Ratio-204.87121.75170.6725.27
Price / Sales12.088.41623.4099.42
Price / Cash62.2729.0548.3459.26
Price / Book5.027.809.816.62
Net Income-$267M$15.62B$1.07B$336.83M
7 Day Performance-4.40%0.55%3.66%3.25%
1 Month Performance17.69%-1.80%-2.53%0.92%
1 Year Performance480.53%168.81%152.72%27.62%

Intel Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
INTC
Intel
3.1274 of 5 stars
$127.02
-9.0%
$93.93
-26.1%
+455.9%$701.78B$52.85BN/A85,100
AAPL
Apple
4.7633 of 5 stars
$296.93
+0.9%
$314.85
+6.0%
+41.7%$4.36T$451.44B35.91166,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
3.2814 of 5 stars
$514.52
-1.0%
$440.41
-14.4%
+297.4%$842.23B$34.64B169.3531,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.998 of 5 stars
$383.72
+0.9%
$493.24
+28.5%
+39.5%$1.83T$63.89B63.9633,000
GOOG
Alphabet
3.8534 of 5 stars
$348.39
+0.7%
$376.78
+8.2%
+102.3%$4.22T$402.84B26.60190,200

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