Intel Corporation (INTC)vsPower Integrations Inc (POWI)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$56.28
+7.71%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $349.51B
POWI
Power Integrations Inc
$40.26
+3.66%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 13228% more annual revenue ($59.89B vs $449.37M). POWI leads profitability with a 5.6% profit margin vs -20.1%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. POWI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
INTC
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
POWI
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-64.4%
Fair Value
$34.23
Current Price
$56.28
$22.05 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for POWI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 20.9% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 750.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -12.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 33.3%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
5.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 20.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : POWI
The strongest argument for POWI centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : POWI
The primary concerns for POWI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 111.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTC profiles as a growth stock while POWI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
INTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.23 — expect wider price swings.
INTC is growing revenue faster at 20.9% — sustainability is the question.
INTC generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
INTC scores higher overall (48/100 vs 48/100) and 20.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Power Integrations, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets mixed signal and analog integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronic components and circuits used in high voltage power conversion worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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