Intel Corporation (INTC)vsPower Integrations Inc (POWI)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$101.65
+1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $508.74B
POWI
Power Integrations Inc
$64.59
+9.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 12679% more annual revenue ($57.03B vs $446.28M). POWI leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs -19.8%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. INTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 41/100 (D).
INTC
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
POWI
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 25.4% year-over-year
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -12.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.7%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% revenue growth
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.4% 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 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 229.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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 2.24 — expect wider price swings.
INTC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
INTC generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
INTC scores higher overall (41/100 vs 31/100) and 25.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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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