Intel (CHIX:INLD) FCF Margin %: -18.71% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Intel FCF Margin %?

Intel CHIX:INLD 62 FCF Margin % is -18.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:INLD with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Intel ranks worse than 61.35% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Intel's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2,197 Mil. Intel's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,744 Mil. Therefore, Intel's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.71%.

As of today, Intel's current FCF Yield % is -0.47%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Intel's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:INLd' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.48   Med: 14.01   Max: 27.5
Current: -5.87


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Intel was 27.50%. The lowest was -29.48%. And the median was 14.01%.

CHIX:INLd's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
61.35% of 1022 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs CHIX:INLd: -5.87


Intel FCF Margin % Related Terms


Intel FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intel's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Intel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.55 -14.93 -26.33 -29.48 -9.36

Intel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 -34.50 -11.66 0.89 5.85 -18.71

CHIX:INLD vs AMD, TXN, QCOM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Intel's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Intel's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Intel's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Intel FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Intel's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-4226.446/45136.462
=-9.36 %

Intel's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2197.1/11744.105
=-18.71 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -18.71% mean?
Intel (CHIX:INLD) has a FCF Margin % of -18.71% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #627 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Intel's FCF Margin % too high?
Intel's current FCF Margin % is -18.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Intel ranks #627 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Intel has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intel's FCF Margin % compare to AMD and TXN?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #627 out of 1022 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Intel in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. Intel's current FCF Margin % is -18.71%. 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 (CHIX:INLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.78, compared to a current price of €116.16 — trading 368.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -18.71%. Intel's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intel (CHIX:INLD), the current FCF Margin % is -18.71% as of Mar. 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 (CHIX:INLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €116.16 is trading 368.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.78. GuruFocus considers Intel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:INLD:

  • FCF Margin %: -18.71%
  • GF Value™: €24.78 vs. price of €116.16 (368.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:INLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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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