IntelMEX:INTC -2.15%58 Gross Margin % is 39.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 55.73. GuruFocus rates MEX:INTC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN498.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Intel ranks better than 61.15% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Intel's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN96,421 Mil. Intel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN244,830 Mil. Therefore, Intel's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.38%.
Warning Sign:
Intel Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intel's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:INTC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.66 Med: 55.73 Max: 62.3
Current: 35.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Intel was 62.30%. The lowest was 32.66%. And the median was 55.73%.
MEX:INTC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.15% of 1009
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs MEX:INTC: 35.43
Intel had a gross margin of 39.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Intel was -10.90% per year.
Intel (MEX:INTC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Intel had a gross margin of 39.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Intel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Intel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intel's Gross 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.
MEX:INTC vs AMD, TXN, QCOM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Intel's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Intel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intel's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Intel (MEX:INTC) has a Gross Margin % of 39.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 55.73. Over the past decade, Intel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.66 to 62.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #392 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Intel's Gross Margin % too high?
Intel's current Gross Margin % of 39.38% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 55.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.66 to a high of 62.30. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Intel's value of 39.38% is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intel ranks #392 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Intel has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intel's Gross Margin % compare to AMD and TXN?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #392 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Intel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Intel's value of 39.38% is 33% above this benchmark. Historically, Intel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.66 to 62.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.73 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Intel has consistently been above 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 Gross Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intel's current Gross Margin % of 39.38% is 33% above 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intel's current Gross Margin % is 39.38%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 55.73. 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 (MEX:INTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN498.47, compared to a current price of MXN2,266.63 — trading 354.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.38%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 55.73 and 33% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Intel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intel (MEX:INTC), the current Gross Margin % is 39.38% 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 (MEX:INTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,266.63 is trading 354.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN498.47.
GuruFocus considers Intel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:INTC:
Gross Margin %: 39.38% (29% below median its 10-year median of 55.73)
GF Value™: MXN498.47 vs. price of MXN2,266.63 (354.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33% above the Semiconductors median (#392 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:INTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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