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INTC vs. AAPL, AMD, AMZN, 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), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Intel compare to Apple?

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment 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
Intel-19.79% 2.62% 1.50%
Apple 27.62%135.46%34.11%

Intel currently has a consensus price target of $107.46, suggesting a potential upside of 20.05%. Apple has a consensus price target of $330.53, suggesting a potential upside of 4.32%. Given Intel's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Intel is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
31 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28
Apple
4 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.51

In the previous week, Apple had 25 more articles in the media than Intel. MarketBeat recorded 266 mentions for Apple and 241 mentions for Intel. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Apple's score of 0.79 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
177 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Apple
138 Very Positive mention(s)
39 Positive mention(s)
63 Neutral mention(s)
16 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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$52.85B8.54-$267M-$2.11N/A
Apple$466.82B9.91$112.01B$8.7236.34

Intel has a beta of 2.22, meaning that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Apple beats Intel on 13 of the 16 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 technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Intel had 10 more articles in the media than Advanced Micro Devices. MarketBeat recorded 241 mentions for Intel and 231 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Intel's score of 1.13 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
165 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
16 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
177 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.48, meaning that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.22, meaning that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

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$34.64B22.18$4.34B$3.89121.01
Intel$52.85B8.54-$267M-$2.11N/A

Advanced Micro Devices currently has a consensus price target of $553.72, indicating a potential upside of 17.63%. Intel has a consensus price target of $107.46, indicating a potential upside of 20.05%. Given Intel's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Intel is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
31 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28

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
Advanced Micro Devices15.58% 12.30% 9.89%
Intel -19.79%2.62%1.50%

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices beats Intel on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Amazon.com?

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

Amazon.com currently has a consensus target price of $323.09, suggesting a potential upside of 24.37%. Intel has a consensus target price of $107.46, suggesting a potential upside of 20.05%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
56 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.98
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
31 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28

Amazon.com 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 2.22, meaning that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Intel 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.

Amazon.com has a net margin of 17.44% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 18.00% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com17.44% 18.00% 8.97%
Intel -19.79%2.62%1.50%

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 24 more articles in the media than Intel. MarketBeat recorded 265 mentions for Amazon.com and 241 mentions for Intel. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Amazon.com's score of 0.82 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
149 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
31 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
177 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B3.91$77.67B$12.4320.90
Intel$52.85B8.54-$267M-$2.11N/A

Summary

Amazon.com beats Intel on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intel compare to Alphabet?

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

In the previous week, Intel had 15 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 241 mentions for Intel and 226 mentions for Alphabet. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Alphabet's score of 0.80 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
135 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
39 Neutral mention(s)
23 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
177 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $415.55, indicating a potential upside of 23.89%. Intel has a consensus price target of $107.46, indicating a potential upside of 20.05%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
31 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28

27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% 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 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
Alphabet$402.84B10.18$132.17B$19.9116.85
Intel$52.85B8.54-$267M-$2.11N/A

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
Alphabet54.77% 51.32% 35.42%
Intel -19.79%2.62%1.50%

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intel has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

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 superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

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 currently has a consensus price target of $107.46, indicating a potential upside of 20.05%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $420.19, indicating a potential upside of 23.82%. 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
3 Sell rating(s)
31 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
44 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.04

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

In the previous week, Intel had 65 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 241 mentions for Intel and 176 mentions for Alphabet. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Alphabet's score of 0.94 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
177 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
116 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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$52.85B8.54-$267M-$2.11N/A
Alphabet$402.84B10.30$132.17B$19.9117.04

Intel has a beta of 2.22, meaning that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

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INTC vs. The Competition

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MetricIntelSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$451.49B$107.16B$29.64B$12.85B
Dividend YieldN/A1.62%2.74%11.27%
P/E Ratio-42.4274.9676.2125.51
Price / Sales8.5485.62588.19123.12
Price / Cash39.9061.3948.0436.03
Price / Book3.5410.177.866.34
Net Income-$267M$1.85B$677.18M$349.45M
7 Day Performance2.58%-0.68%0.88%-0.10%
1 Month Performance-0.76%2.09%4.30%4.36%
1 Year Performance267.60%96.41%187.29%14.91%

Intel Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
INTC
Intel
4.3974 of 5 stars		$89.51
+0.0%		$107.46
+20.0%		+267.4%$451.49B$52.85BN/A85,100
AAPL
Apple
4.4119 of 5 stars		$312.78
+0.9%		$330.53
+5.7%		+37.7%$4.56T$416.16B35.87166,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
4.0365 of 5 stars		$482.47
+0.7%		$553.72
+14.8%		+186.3%$786.68B$34.64B123.8831,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.848 of 5 stars		$258.79
-0.9%		$322.39
+24.6%		+16.3%$2.79T$716.92B20.821,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.7653 of 5 stars		$337.97
-1.6%		$415.55
+23.0%		+60.6%$4.13T$402.84B16.97190,200

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