INTC Up 22% in One Month: Is It Outperforming Its Rivals?
Here is how Intel (INTC) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- INTC’s operating margin of -8.3% is negative, lowest among peers; NVDA has 58.0%.
- INTC’s revenue growth of -3.7% in the last 12 months is negative, lagging AMD, MU, NVDA, AMAT, MPWR.
- INTC’s stock gained 23.8% over the past year and trades at a PE of -5.3, though peers like NVDA delivered stronger returns.
As a quick background, Intel provides design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies, with AI-driven drug search advancements through a strategic partnership with MILA.
| INTC | AMD | MU | NVDA | AMAT | MPWR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 108.6 | 271.3 | 131.6 | 4,438.5 | 131.2 | 41.5 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 53.1 | 29.6 | 33.8 | 148.5 | 28.6 | 2.5 |
| PE Ratio | -5.3 | 95.7 | 21.1 | 57.8 | 19.2 | 22.3 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | -3.7% | 27.2% | 58.2% | 86.2% | 6.6% | 34.3% |
| LTM Operating Margin | -8.3% | 8.3% | 22.4% | 58.0% | 30.1% | 26.0% |
| LTM FCF Margin | -20.6% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 48.5% | 20.4% | 28.4% |
| 12M Market Return | 23.8% | 11.0% | 20.9% | 41.6% | -15.2% | -7.6% |
Why does this matter? INTC just went up 21.8% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell INTC Stock to see if Intel holds up as a quality investment. Furthermore, there is always a risk of fall after a strong rally – see how the stock has dipped and recovered in the past through INTC Dip Buyer Analysis lens.
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Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTC | -3.7% | – | -2.1% | -14.0% | -20.2% |
| AMD | 27.2% | – | 13.7% | -3.9% | 43.6% |
| MU | 58.2% | – | 61.6% | -49.5% | 11.0% |
| NVDA | 86.2% | 114.2% | 125.9% | 0.2% | |
| AMAT | 6.6% | – | 2.5% | 2.8% | 11.8% |
| MPWR | 34.3% | – | 21.2% | 1.5% | 48.5% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTC | -8.3% | – | -8.9% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| AMD | 8.3% | – | 8.1% | 1.8% | 5.4% |
| MU | 22.4% | – | 5.0% | -35.1% | 31.6% |
| NVDA | 58.0% | 62.4% | 54.1% | 20.7% | |
| AMAT | 30.1% | – | 28.9% | 28.9% | 30.2% |
| MPWR | 26.0% | – | 24.4% | 26.5% | 29.4% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTC | -5.3 | – | -4.6 | 124.7 | 13.5 |
| AMD | 95.7 | – | 119.2 | 278.6 | 76.6 |
| MU | 21.1 | – | 119.5 | -16.0 | 6.4 |
| NVDA | 57.8 | 45.2 | 41.1 | 83.2 | |
| AMAT | 19.2 | – | 18.7 | 19.9 | 13.0 |
| MPWR | 22.3 | – | 16.1 | 70.3 | 37.8 |
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