Intel (XSWX:INTC) Days Sales Outstanding: 22.74 (As of Jun. 2026) — 26% Below Median

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What is Intel Days Sales Outstanding?

Intel XSWX:INTC +0.64% 63 Days Sales Outstanding is 22.74 as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 30.85. GuruFocus rates XSWX:INTC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Semiconductors companies, Intel ranks better than 94.21% on this metric.

Intel's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,212 Mil. Intel's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF12,891 Mil. Hence, Intel's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Intel's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:INTC' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.4   Med: 30.85   Max: 39.33
Current: 22.4

During the past 13 years, Intel's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 39.33. The lowest was 22.40. And the median was 30.85.

XSWX:INTC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
94.21% of 1019 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 63.08 vs XSWX:INTC: 22.40

Intel's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Jun. 2025 (20.19) to Jun. 2026 (22.74).


Intel  (XSWX:INTC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Intel Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Intel Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intel's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Intel Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Intel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 36.95 39.02 26.43 23.29 26.69

Intel Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.19 18.76 23.48 26.72 22.74

XSWX:INTC vs TXN, MRVL, AMD: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Intel's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Intel Days Sales Outstanding vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Intel's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Intel's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Intel Days Sales Outstanding Calculation

Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Intel's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (3100.985 + 3059.299) / 2 ) / 42118.556*365
=3080.142 / 42118.556*365
=26.69

Intel's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3201.162 + 3223.577) / 2 ) / 12891.11*365 / 4
=3212.3695 / 12891.11*365 / 4
=22.74

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 22.74 mean?
Intel (XSWX:INTC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 22.74 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 30.85. Over the past decade, Intel's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.40 to 39.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #59 out of 1019 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Intel's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Intel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 22.74 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 30.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.40 to a high of 39.33. The Semiconductors industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.08. Intel's value of 22.74 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intel ranks #59 out of 1019 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intel has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intel's Days Sales Outstanding compare to TXN and MRVL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #59 out of 1019 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Intel in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.08. Intel's value of 22.74 is 64% below this benchmark. Historically, Intel's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.40 to 39.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.85 vs. the industry median of 63.08, Intel has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Semiconductors companies is 63.08, based on 1,019 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 22.74 is 64% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intel's current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.74, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 30.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel (XSWX:INTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.82, compared to a current price of CHF73.41 — trading 195.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.74, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 30.85 and 64% below the Semiconductors industry median of 63.08. Intel's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intel (XSWX:INTC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.74 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Intel (XSWX:INTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF73.41 is trading 195.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.82. GuruFocus considers Intel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:INTC:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 22.74 (26% below median its 10-year median of 30.85)
  • GF Value™: CHF24.82 vs. price of CHF73.41 (195.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64% below the Semiconductors median (#59 of 1019)

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Intel Business Description

Address 2200 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054-1549
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker focused on designing and manufacturing microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and led the semiconductor industry down the path of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. The company is seeking to reinvigorate its chip manufacturing business, Intel Foundry, while developing leading-edge products in its Intel Products business segment.
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