Intel Corporation (INTC)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$60.55
-3.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $349.51B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$323.83
-6.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 314% more annual revenue ($59.89B vs $14.48B). WDC leads profitability with a 69.2% profit margin vs -20.1%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
INTC
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
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 4.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 106 in profit
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -12.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 33.3%
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 13.0x book value
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 : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 69.2% and operating margin at 47.7%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.23 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
INTC generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 69.2% margins and 55.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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).
Visit Website →Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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