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INTC Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.58x

Higher than 40% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 1572h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Debt-to-equity ratio compares total liabilities to shareholders’ equity; 0.58x means the company uses $0.58 of debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

40th percentile

INTC

0.58x

Sector Median

0.59x

Sector Avg

0.62x

Prior Period

0.40x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Debt-to-equity ratio compares total liabilities to shareholders’ equity; 0.58x means the company uses $0.58 of debt for every $1 of equity.

This is exactly in line with the technology sector median of 0.58x, placing INTC at the 50th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose 45.0%, from 0.40x to 0.58x. The level is average for the sector, so leverage risk is in line with peers; the recent quarterly rise shows debt is growing faster than equity. That rising trend adds some risk, but the metric remains at the sector median, so it neither strengthens nor weakens the case. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the debt-to-equity ratio is average and the trend, while higher, has not pushed the company beyond typical sector levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about INTC?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

How does INTC's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

INTC's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.58x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 0.59x, placing it in the 40th percentile.

Who are INTC's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: NOW (0.60x), QCOM (0.55x), TXN (0.78x), LRCX (0.30x), KLAC (0.93x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.