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Is Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Undervalued or Overvalued?

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

60% Discount TTM fundamentals · sector averages from covered peers

INTC trades at 9.0× TTM sales — a 60% discount to its Technology sector average of 22.5× 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: 91.1×

P/S (TTM)

9.0×

Sector avg: 22.5×

Market Cap

$476.34B

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 $95.36 —
NVDA $217.23 53.8×
AAPL $341.95 43.3×
MSFT $539.24 33.7×
AVGO $344.31 72.2×
AMD $562.16 212.1×
PLTR $200.48 466.2×
CSCO $109.85 42.4×
ORCL $134.50 31.1×
TXN $279.15 51.2×
CRM $246.71 35.8×
QCOM $178.39 36.0×
ADBE $251.65 15.1×

Is the Discount Justified?

October 11, 2026

Intel Corporation's negative trailing twelve-month earnings make traditional P/E valuation inapplicable, shifting focus to its P/S multiple of 9.9x. This valuation, notably elevated compared to its historical median of around 3.0, reflects investor anticipation of future revenue growth from its ambitious turnaround strategy. Intel is heavily investing in expanding its manufacturing capabilities, particularly in its Foundry business, and developing AI chips, which entails substantial capital expenditures. While these investments are pressuring current profitability and have led to negative earnings, the market appears to be pricing in the potential for long-term customer conversion and earnings growth from these strategic initiatives, despite ongoing challenges and intense market competition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is INTC overvalued or undervalued?
On trailing-twelve-month sales, INTC trades at 9.0x versus a Technology sector average of 22.5x in our coverage — a 60% 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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