INTEL CORP (INTC) Factsheet

INTEL CORP (INTC) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 1.3%. FCF margin 6.3%. D/E 0.4x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	1.3%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	6.3%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	0.4x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 1.3% — Bottom 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 6.3% — Bottom 50%.

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Profitability: INTEL CORP earns 1.3% ROIC, Bottom 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM 1.3%, sector median 4.4%, Bottom 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 3.4% × asset turnover 0.3x. Gross margin 39.9%. Operating margin 2.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	1.3%	Red flag	Below sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE)	-11.4%	Red flag	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	39.9%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	2.9%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: INTEL CORP generates $3.8B FCF at 6.3% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $3.8B. FCF margin 6.3%, Bottom 50%. OCF/Net income -1.5x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	6.3%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$3.8B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	-1.5x	Warning	Potential accrual concerns
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: INTEL CORP at 0.4x leverage, 1.5x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.4x. Net cash $3.9B. Interest coverage 1.5x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.4x	Good	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$3.9B	Excellent	Net cash positive
Interest Coverage	1.5x	Warning	Monitor debt obligations

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Valuation: INTEL CORP trades at -27.0x earnings

P/E -27.0x. EV/Sales 5.4x. FCF yield 1.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	-27.0x	Red flag	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	5.4x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	1.2%	Warning	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: INTEL CORP returns 0.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.0%. Share count +11.4% YoY. Capital returned $0 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	INTC	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.0%	Warning	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	11.4%	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)	1.3%	Bottom 50%	0.3x below
Free Cash Flow Margin	6.3%	Bottom 50%	0.6x below
Gross Margin	39.9%	Bottom 50%	0.8x below
Operating Margin	2.9%	Bottom 50%	0.6x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	-11.4%	Bottom 50%	-1.8x below

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	INTC	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	1.3%	Red flag	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	6.3%	Adequate	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 10.1%)
Gross Margin	39.9%	Good	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 50.8%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	43.6%	Good	Moderate leverage
Free Cash Flow Yield	1.2%	Warning	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 1.3%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 0.7% with a improving trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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

INTEL CORP (INTC) has a free cash flow margin of 6.3%, generating $3.8 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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 -27.0x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 5.4x. FCF yield 1.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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

INTEL CORP (INTC) grew revenue by 12.1% year-over-year. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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

Compared to other companies in Technology, INTEL CORP (INTC) shows: ROIC 1.3%, sector median 4.4% (Bottom 50%). FCF margin 6.3%, sector median 10.1% (Bottom 50%). Gross margin 39.9%, 10.9pp 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?

No quantitative warning flags fired for INTEL CORP (INTC) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. TTM metrics as of Q3 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.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.