Intel Corporation (INTC)vsnLIGHT Inc (LASR)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$111.78
+2.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $566.48B
LASR
nLIGHT Inc
$65.85
-12.07%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 18449% more annual revenue ($53.76B vs $289.84M). LASR leads profitability with a -5.1% profit margin vs -5.9%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. LASR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
INTC
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
LASR
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 55.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -4.6% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LASR
The strongest argument for LASR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 55.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LASR
The primary concerns for LASR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTC profiles as a turnaround stock while LASR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LASR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.33 — expect wider price swings.
LASR is growing revenue faster at 55.2% — sustainability is the question.
LASR generates stronger free cash flow (8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LASR scores higher overall (36/100 vs 35/100) and 55.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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).
Visit Website →nLIGHT Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
nLIGHT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells fiber and semiconductor lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace and defense applications. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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