IntelCHIX:INLD 62 Operating Margin % is 6.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 26.50. 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 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Intel ranks worse than 60.61% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Intel's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €808 Mil. Intel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,744 Mil. Therefore, Intel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intel's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:INLd'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.87 Med: 26.5 Max: 32.81
Current: 1.96
CHIX:INLd's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 60.61% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.18
vs CHIX:INLd: 1.96
Intel's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Intel's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €808 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €894 Mil.
Intel (CHIX:INLd) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Intel Operating Margin % Related Terms
Intel Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intel's Operating 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.
CHIX:INLD vs AMD, TXN, QCOM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Intel's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Intel's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intel's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Intel's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (CHIX:INLD) has a Operating Margin % of 6.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 26.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #620 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Intel's Operating Margin % too high?
Intel's current Operating Margin % of 6.88% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 26.50. The Semiconductors industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Intel's value of 6.88% is 32.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intel ranks #620 out of 1023 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 Operating Margin % compare to AMD and TXN?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Intel ranks #620 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Intel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Intel's value of 6.88% is 32.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.50 vs. the industry median of 5.18, 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 Operating Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.18, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intel's current Operating Margin % of 6.88% is 32.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Intel and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intel's current Operating Margin % is 6.88%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 26.50. 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 Operating Margin % is 6.88%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 26.50 and 32.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.18. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intel (CHIX:INLD), the current Operating Margin % is 6.88% 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:
Operating Margin %: 6.88% (74% below median its 10-year median of 26.50)
GF Value™: €24.78 vs. price of €116.16 (368.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% above the Semiconductors median (#620 of 1023)
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 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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