INTEL CORP (INTC) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-07-24. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC -0.1%. FCF margin 5.0%. D/E 0.6x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	-0.1%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	5.0%	Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity	0.6x	Moderate leverage

ROIC -0.1% — Bottom 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 5.0% — Bottom 50%.

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Profitability: INTEL CORP earns -0.1% ROIC, Bottom 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM -0.1%, sector median 3.7%, Bottom 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin -0.2% × asset turnover 0.3x. Gross margin 38.6%. Operating margin -0.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-0.1%	Red flag	Below sector median of 3.7%
Return on Equity (ROE)	-10.6%	Red flag	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	38.6%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	-0.1%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: INTEL CORP generates $2.8B FCF at 5.0% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $2.8B. FCF margin 5.0%, Bottom 50%. OCF/Net income -1.3x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.0%	Warning	Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$2.8B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	-1.3x	Warning	Potential accrual concerns
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: INTEL CORP at 0.6x leverage, -0.1x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.6x. Total debt $50.5B, cash & investments $29.7B. Interest coverage -0.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.6x	Good	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-20.8B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	-0.1x	Warning	Monitor debt obligations

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Valuation: INTEL CORP trades at -52.1x earnings

P/E -52.1x. EV/Sales 11.0x. FCF yield 0.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	-52.1x	Red flag	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	11.0x	Warning	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	0.5%	Warning	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: INTEL CORP returns 0.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.0%. Share count +15.2% YoY. Capital returned $0 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.0%	Warning	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	15.2%	Warning	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$0	Adequate	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-0.1%	Bottom 50%	-0.0x below
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.0%	Bottom 50%	0.5x below
Gross Margin	38.6%	Bottom 50%	0.8x below
Operating Margin	-0.1%	Bottom 50%	-0.0x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	-10.6%	Bottom 50%	-2.0x below

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	INTC	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-0.1%	Red flag	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 3.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.0%	Warning	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 10.3%)
Gross Margin	38.6%	Good	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 50.5%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	57.7%	Good	Moderate leverage
Free Cash Flow Yield	0.5%	Red flag	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is INTEL CORP's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

INTEL CORP (INTC) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of -0.1%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is -0.2% with a improving trend. Sector median 3.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Q: What is INTEL CORP's Free Cash Flow Margin?

INTEL CORP (INTC) has a free cash flow margin of 5.0%, generating $2.8 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Q: What is INTEL CORP's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

INTEL CORP (INTC) trades at a P/E ratio of -52.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 11.0x. FCF yield 0.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Q: How much debt does INTEL CORP have?

INTEL CORP (INTC) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.6x with total debt of $50.5 billion. Interest coverage -0.1x. Net debt $20.8 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Q: What is INTEL CORP's revenue and earnings growth?

INTEL CORP (INTC) grew revenue by 7.5% year-over-year. EPS +51.2% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

Q: How does INTEL CORP compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, INTEL CORP (INTC) shows: ROIC -0.1%, sector median 3.7% (Bottom 50%). FCF margin 5.0%, sector median 10.3% (Bottom 50%). Gross margin 38.6%, 11.9pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with INTEL CORP?

Quantitative warning flags for INTEL CORP (INTC): 1) FCF margin 5.0% (below 5%). Source: 10-Q filed 2026-07-24.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-07-24. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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