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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?

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

Apple presently has a consensus target price of $325.71, suggesting a potential downside of 0.01%. Intel has a consensus target price of $102.77, suggesting a potential downside of 3.37%. Given Apple's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Apple is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
29 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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$451.44B10.60$112.01B$8.2739.39
Intel$52.85B10.11-$267M-$0.62N/A

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
Apple27.15% 146.69% 34.02%
Intel -5.90%0.39%0.23%

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

In the previous week, Apple had 77 more articles in the media than Intel. MarketBeat recorded 366 mentions for Apple and 289 mentions for Intel. Intel's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Apple's score of 0.76 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
206 Very Positive mention(s)
47 Positive mention(s)
56 Neutral mention(s)
38 Negative mention(s)
14 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
158 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
12 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

Summary

Apple beats Intel on 14 of the 17 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 computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

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$52.85B10.11-$267M-$0.62N/A
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B26.13$4.34B$3.05181.96

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

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

Intel presently has a consensus price target of $102.77, indicating a potential downside of 3.37%. Advanced Micro Devices has a consensus price target of $468.65, indicating a potential downside of 15.56%. Given Intel's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Intel is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
29 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

In the previous week, Intel had 31 more articles in the media than Advanced Micro Devices. MarketBeat recorded 289 mentions for Intel and 258 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Intel's score of 0.83 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
158 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
12 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Advanced Micro Devices
142 Very Positive mention(s)
40 Positive mention(s)
45 Neutral mention(s)
12 Negative mention(s)
8 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
Intel-5.90% 0.39% 0.23%
Advanced Micro Devices 13.37%9.55%7.68%

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices beats Intel on 13 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 companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

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$75.47B24.69$23.13B$6.0065.28
Intel$52.85B10.11-$267M-$0.62N/A

In the previous week, Intel had 146 more articles in the media than Broadcom. MarketBeat recorded 289 mentions for Intel and 143 mentions for Broadcom. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Intel's score of 0.83 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
116 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
16 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
158 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
12 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Broadcom currently has a consensus price target of $493.24, indicating a potential upside of 25.92%. Intel has a consensus price target of $102.77, indicating a potential downside of 3.37%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
29 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership 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$52.85B10.11-$267M-$0.62N/A
Alphabet$402.84B10.43$132.17B$13.1126.45

In the previous week, Intel had 36 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 289 mentions for Intel and 253 mentions for Alphabet. Intel's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Alphabet's score of 0.61 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
158 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
12 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
124 Very Positive mention(s)
28 Positive mention(s)
61 Neutral mention(s)
35 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

Intel currently has a consensus target price of $102.77, indicating a potential downside of 3.37%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $383.44, indicating a potential upside of 10.58%. 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
3 Sell rating(s)
29 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

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 has a beta of 2.18, indicating that its share price is 118% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% 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?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) 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 valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

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$402.84B10.45$132.17B$13.1126.51
Intel$52.85B10.11-$267M-$0.62N/A

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

In the previous week, Intel had 60 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 289 mentions for Intel and 229 mentions for Alphabet. Intel's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Alphabet's score of 0.73 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
128 Very Positive mention(s)
14 Positive mention(s)
53 Neutral mention(s)
31 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intel
158 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
12 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% 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.

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $414.54, suggesting a potential upside of 19.28%. Intel has a consensus price target of $102.77, suggesting a potential downside of 3.37%. 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)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.96
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
29 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

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

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INTC vs. The Competition

MetricIntelSEMI IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$534.91B$738.50B$38.05B$12.36B
Dividend YieldN/A1.09%3.16%9.67%
P/E Ratio-171.66114.0777.5424.01
Price / Sales10.117.68595.6979.43
Price / Cash43.2826.0844.8159.37
Price / Book4.208.539.346.17
Net Income-$267M$15.62B$1.07B$331.82M
7 Day Performance3.27%0.82%-1.58%-1.62%
1 Month Performance-24.54%-7.12%-2.45%-2.14%
1 Year Performance357.65%134.70%137.85%17.56%

Intel Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
INTC
Intel
3.5428 of 5 stars
$106.40
+0.9%
$102.77
-3.4%
+353.4%$534.20B$52.85BN/A85,100
AAPL
Apple
4.3372 of 5 stars
$327.80
+4.1%
$314.26
-4.1%
+54.2%$4.82T$416.16B39.64166,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
3.69 of 5 stars
$521.04
-4.9%
$468.65
-10.1%
+246.8%$848.05B$37.45B170.5231,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.9959 of 5 stars
$390.44
+0.3%
$493.24
+26.3%
+34.1%$1.86T$63.89B65.0233,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.1512 of 5 stars
$370.79
+3.8%
$378.53
+2.1%
+81.1%$4.49T$422.50B28.27190,200

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