INTC vs KO: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Corp. and The Coca-Cola Company β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-17.
Intel Corp. Β· Technology
$107.76
-5.2% upside to fair value
Grade D
VS
The Coca-Cola Company Β· Consumer Defensive
$84.92
-10.2% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
INTC has more upside to fair value (-5.2%). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric INTC KO
Current Price $107.76 $84.92
Fair Value Estimate $102.16 $76.30
Upside to Fair Value -5.2% -10.2%
Market Cap $541.6B $365.4B
Forward P/E -173.8x 26.6x
EV / EBITDA 49.9x 20.7x
Price / Sales 10.1x 7.4x
Price / FCF -173.7x 29.1x
Revenue Growth YoY +7.2% +12.1%
Gross Margin 35.4% 61.7%
Operating Margin -9.4% 29.3%
Return on Equity -3.0% 43.6%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield β€” 3.44%
Analyst Consensus Hold Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
INTC β€” Intel Corp.
Intel Corporation is a leading semiconductor company operating in the technology sector, specializing in designing and manufacturing microprocessors and related technologies. The business quality is currently low due to negative earnings growth of 354.1% in the most recent quarter and negative profitability metrics including a net margin of -5.9% and an operating margin of -9.4%. Despite a revenu…
KO β€” The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is a leading global beverage company specializing in non-alcoholic drinks with a durable competitive moat driven by its strong brand and extensive distribution network. The business quality is high, evidenced by a 43.6% return on equity, robust gross margin of 61.7%, and solid revenue and earnings growth of 12.1% and 17.8% respectively in the most recent quarter. Despite the…
Accumulation Zones
Metric INTC KO
Zone Low $76.62 $57.22
Zone High $86.84 $64.85
In Buy Zone? No No
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