Intel Corporation (INTC)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$124.92
+13.96%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $627.85B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$465.00
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 19% more annual revenue ($53.76B vs $45.20B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs -5.9%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
INTC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-28.5%
Fair Value
$35.50
Current Price
$124.92
$89.42 premium
Margin of Safety
-16.1%
Fair Value
$408.60
Current Price
$465.00
$56.40 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 17.9%.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTC profiles as a turnaround stock while TMO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
INTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.19 — expect wider price swings.
INTC is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (62/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins. Both earn "Buy" 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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HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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