Intel Corporation (INTC)vsSemtech Corporation (SMTC)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$108.60
-0.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $544.15B
SMTC
Semtech Corporation
$185.00
+3.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 4757% more annual revenue ($57.03B vs $1.17B). SMTC leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs -19.8%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. SMTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
INTC
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
SMTC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Revenue surging 32.7% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Earnings expanding 22.7% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 30.0x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SMTC
The strongest argument for SMTC centers on Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 32.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SMTC
The primary concerns for SMTC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 107.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SMTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
SMTC is growing revenue faster at 32.7% — sustainability is the question.
INTC generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SMTC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 41/100) and 32.7% 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.
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
Semtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets mixed-signal and analog semiconductor products and advanced algorithms. The company is headquartered in Camarillo, California.
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