Intel Corporation (INTC)vsSTMicroelectronics NV ADR (STM)
INTC
Intel Corporation
$81.88
+11.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $515.77B
STM
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
$53.05
+9.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $58.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intel Corporation generates 334% more annual revenue ($53.76B vs $12.38B). STM leads profitability with a 1.2% profit margin vs -5.9%. STM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. STM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
INTC
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
STM
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -12.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.7%
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTC
The strongest argument for INTC centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STM
The strongest argument for STM centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : INTC
The primary concerns for INTC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : STM
The primary concerns for STM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 411.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTC profiles as a turnaround stock while STM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
INTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.19 — expect wider price swings.
STM is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
INTC generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STM scores higher overall (40/100 vs 37/100) and 23.0% 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 →STMicroelectronics NV ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
STMicroelectronics NV designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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