Diodes Incorporated (DIOD)vsIntel Corporation (INTC)
DIOD
Diodes Incorporated
$101.06
-10.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.84B
INTC
Intel Corporation
$111.78
+6.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $566.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 3356% more annual revenue ($53.76B vs $1.56B). DIOD leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs -5.9%. DIOD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. DIOD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
DIOD
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
INTC
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.5%
Fair Value
$66.97
Current Price
$101.06
$34.09 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for INTC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIOD
The strongest argument for DIOD centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.93 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DIOD
The primary concerns for DIOD are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 56.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIOD profiles as a growth stock while INTC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
INTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.19 — expect wider price swings.
DIOD is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — sustainability is the question.
DIOD generates stronger free cash flow (32M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DIOD scores higher overall (60/100 vs 35/100) and 22.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Diodes Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Diodes Incorporated designs, manufactures and supplies standard products for specific applications in the discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
Intel Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Intel Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley. It is the world's largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue, and is the developer of the x86 series of microprocessors, the processors found in most personal computers (PCs).
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