Diodes Incorporated (DIOD)vsIntel Corporation (INTC)
DIOD
Diodes Incorporated
$73.47
+1.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.41B
INTC
Intel Corporation
$47.18
+7.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $220.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 3466% more annual revenue ($52.85B vs $1.48B). DIOD leads profitability with a 4.5% profit margin vs -0.5%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. DIOD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
DIOD
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
INTC
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-18.6%
Fair Value
$65.77
Current Price
$73.47
$7.70 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for INTC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 24.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.1%
Earnings declined 71.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIOD
The strongest argument for DIOD centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.93 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DIOD
The primary concerns for DIOD are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIOD profiles as a growth stock while INTC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
DIOD is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
INTC generates stronger free cash flow (800M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DIOD scores higher overall (58/100 vs 42/100) and 15.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Diodes Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Diodes Incorporated designs, manufactures and supplies standard products for specific applications in the discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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).
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