Intel Corporation (INTC)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$101.65
+1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $508.74B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$499.99
+0.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.66T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 482% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $57.03B). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs -19.8%. INTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
INTC
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 25.4% year-over-year
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Generating 15.8B in free cash flow
17.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -12.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.7%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MSFT
The strongest argument for MSFT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 45.1%. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.24 — expect wider price swings.
INTC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 40.3% margins and 17.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company which produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue; it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2016. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook.
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