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Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Intel Corporation stock (INTC) is currently trading at $47.18. Intel Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.16. Analyst consensus price target for INTC is $47.11. WallStSmart rates INTC as Sell.

Intel Corporation (INTC) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $3.87. Bull case $4.83. Bear case $2.90. See full INTC 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.

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Intel Corporation

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$47.18
$3.12 (7.08%)
52W$17.66
$54.60
Target$47.11-0.1%

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Smart Analysis

Intel Corporation (INTC) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

42
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Market CapQuality
$220.09B10/10

Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world

PEG RatioValuation
0.5010/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/BookValuation
1.928/10

Trading at 1.92x book value, attractively priced

Institutional Own.Quality
62.00%8/10

62.00% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Intel Corporation (INTC) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.2/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-4.10%0/10

Revenue declining -4.10%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-71.70%0/10

Earnings declining -71.70%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-0.51%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Return on EquityProfitability
0.02%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
5.14%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Price/SalesValuation
4.164/10

Premium valuation at 4.2x annual revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
87.72
Expensive

Intel Corporation (INTC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.50), Price/Book (1.92) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.16) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -4.10%, EPS Growth at -71.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.02%, Operating Margin at 5.14%, Profit Margin at -0.51%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.02% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -4.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

INTC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

INTC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.16x trades at a 42% premium to its historical average of 2.94x (94th percentile). The current valuation is 4% below its historical high of 4.34x set in Mar 2026, and 135% above its historical low of 1.77x in Sep 2011.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Intel Corporation (INTC) · TECHNOLOGYSEMICONDUCTORS

The Big Picture

Intel Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 52.9B with 410% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -51.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 800M in free cash flow and 4.3B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 410% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 2.0% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 46.6B is significantly higher than cash (14.3B). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor SEMICONDUCTORS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Intel Corporation.

Bottom Line

Intel Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Intel Corporation(INTC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SEMICONDUCTORS

Country

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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