Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005
Calculation
Intel Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation
| P/OP | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Operating profit per share1 | Operating profit per share1 | = | Operating income (loss)1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | = | 19.43 | ÷ | -2.70 | -2.70 | = | -11,678 | ÷ | 4,330,000,000 | |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1,984.43 | = | 43.65 | ÷ | 0.02 | 0.02 | = | 93 | ÷ | 4,228,000,000 | |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 49.91 | = | 28.16 | ÷ | 0.56 | 0.56 | = | 2,334 | ÷ | 4,137,000,000 | |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 10.82 | = | 51.69 | ÷ | 4.78 | 4.78 | = | 19,456 | ÷ | 4,072,000,000 | |
| Jan 22, 2021 | 9.72 | = | 56.66 | ÷ | 5.83 | 5.83 | = | 23,678 | ÷ | 4,063,000,000 | |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13.29 | = | 68.47 | ÷ | 5.15 | 5.15 | = | 22,035 | ÷ | 4,277,000,000 | |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 9.40 | = | 48.73 | ÷ | 5.18 | 5.18 | = | 23,316 | ÷ | 4,497,000,000 | |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 11.86 | = | 45.56 | ÷ | 3.84 | 3.84 | = | 17,936 | ÷ | 4,668,000,000 | |
| Feb 17, 2017 | 13.40 | = | 36.48 | ÷ | 2.72 | 2.72 | = | 12,874 | ÷ | 4,728,000,000 | |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 9.66 | = | 28.64 | ÷ | 2.96 | 2.96 | = | 14,002 | ÷ | 4,724,000,000 | |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 10.60 | = | 34.36 | ÷ | 3.24 | 3.24 | = | 15,347 | ÷ | 4,736,000,000 | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 10.02 | = | 24.76 | ÷ | 2.47 | 2.47 | = | 12,291 | ÷ | 4,972,000,000 | |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 7.13 | = | 21.09 | ÷ | 2.96 | 2.96 | = | 14,638 | ÷ | 4,946,000,000 | |
| Feb 23, 2012 | 7.62 | = | 26.66 | ÷ | 3.50 | 3.50 | = | 17,477 | ÷ | 4,996,000,000 | |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 7.79 | = | 22.14 | ÷ | 2.84 | 2.84 | = | 15,588 | ÷ | 5,488,000,000 | |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 20.19 | = | 20.87 | ÷ | 1.03 | 1.03 | = | 5,711 | ÷ | 5,524,000,000 | |
| Feb 23, 2009 | 7.50 | = | 12.08 | ÷ | 1.61 | 1.61 | = | 8,954 | ÷ | 5,562,000,000 | |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 14.36 | = | 20.38 | ÷ | 1.42 | 1.42 | = | 8,216 | ÷ | 5,788,000,000 | |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 21.27 | = | 20.85 | ÷ | 0.98 | 0.98 | = | 5,652 | ÷ | 5,767,000,000 | |
| Feb 27, 2006 | 9.99 | = | 20.52 | ÷ | 2.06 | 2.06 | = | 12,090 | ÷ | 5,883,000,000 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Intel Corp. Annual Report.
The analysis of the financial data reveals distinctive trends in share price, operating profit per share, and the price to operating profit (P/OP) ratio over the periods presented.
- Share Price
- The share price demonstrates notable fluctuations across the years. Initially, the price remained relatively stable around the low 20s from 2006 through 2008, followed by a significant drop to around 12.08 in 2009. Subsequently, there was a recovery and upward trend until reaching a peak near 68.47 in early 2020. Afterward, the share price showed a declining trend, falling sharply to 19.43 by early 2025.
- Operating Profit Per Share
- Operating profit per share showed considerable variability. It began at $2.06 in 2006, experienced a decline in 2007 to below $1.00, then fluctuated moderately around $1.42 to $3.5 between 2008 and 2012. From 2013 onwards, operating profit per share rose to a peak of approximately $5.83 in 2021. However, from 2022 forward, a drastic decline occurred, culminating in a negative operating profit per share of -$2.70 for 2025, indicating operating losses in recent years.
- Price to Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP)
- The P/OP ratio, reflecting valuation relative to operating profits, initially exhibited elevated values, reaching over 20 in 2007 and 2010. Between 2011 and 2019, the ratio mostly fluctuated between approximately 7 and 13, suggesting more stable valuations relative to earnings. Starting in 2022, there was a pronounced spike in the ratio, skyrocketing to nearly 50 in 2023 and an extremely high 1984.43 in 2024, reflecting a sharp drop in operating profit while share prices remained relatively higher, thus signaling market valuation tensions or increased uncertainty.
Overall, the financial data illustrates periods of positive growth and recovery followed by a significant downturn in operating profitability in recent years. The share price volatility and extreme P/OP values in the later years suggest market concerns regarding profitability sustainability and potential operational challenges owed to the negative operating profits recorded near the end of the period analyzed.
Comparison to Competitors
Intel Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Intel Corp. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | 95.53 | 53.48 | 17.52 | 76.87 | 24.29 | 86.94 | 51.16 | 19.08 | 30.49 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1,984.43 | 675.69 | 23.53 | 17.58 | 31.96 | 16.79 | — | 136.19 | 15.85 | 19.75 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 49.91 | 100.42 | 26.16 | 11.35 | 16.33 | 11.79 | 5.93 | 66.12 | 7.95 | 16.29 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 10.82 | 39.48 | 56.12 | 18.85 | 30.78 | 18.34 | 12.48 | 75.08 | 15.84 | 17.67 |
| Jan 22, 2021 | 9.72 | 75.77 | 33.76 | 18.50 | 44.04 | 20.40 | 19.51 | 66.40 | 23.32 | 26.53 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13.29 | 91.66 | 24.74 | 16.36 | 36.85 | 12.13 | 6.83 | 24.79 | 12.60 | 21.46 |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 9.40 | 51.38 | 17.62 | 6.74 | 19.42 | 8.67 | 3.20 | 45.61 | 103.26 | 15.00 |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 11.86 | 59.52 | 30.97 | 14.35 | 44.92 | 13.68 | 7.98 | 31.31 | 30.15 | 16.81 |
| Feb 17, 2017 | 13.40 | — | 21.85 | 16.54 | — | 13.46 | 106.63 | 23.80 | 15.26 | 16.07 |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 9.66 | — | 22.69 | 12.92 | 23.80 | 14.45 | 6.04 | 16.52 | 15.68 | 12.34 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 10.60 | — | 23.01 | 19.66 | 59.05 | 16.98 | 11.23 | 19.66 | 17.00 | 15.64 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 10.02 | 26.08 | 20.62 | 46.30 | 23.31 | 64.12 | 74.52 | 12.16 | 16.30 | 17.02 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 7.13 | — | 14.67 | 31.47 | 13.51 | 26.84 | — | 14.06 | 17.43 | 19.14 |
| Feb 23, 2012 | 7.62 | 14.16 | 9.26 | 6.04 | 12.05 | 5.54 | 7.18 | 40.70 | 17.45 | 12.75 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 7.79 | 7.42 | 11.93 | 12.82 | 13.69 | 10.92 | 4.84 | — | 22.51 | 9.25 |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 20.19 | 8.03 | 30.48 | — | 81.90 | — | — | — | 32.90 | 15.16 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | 7.50 | — | 7.90 | 10.25 | — | 9.41 | — | 13.27 | 14.67 | 8.01 |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 14.36 | — | 16.49 | 10.36 | — | 6.12 | — | 22.39 | 22.57 | 11.81 |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 21.27 | — | 20.89 | 12.54 | — | 14.39 | 30.18 | 24.63 | 22.34 | 13.27 |
| Feb 27, 2006 | 9.99 | 84.32 | 26.80 | 21.07 | — | 10.23 | 39.55 | 37.70 | 27.83 | 17.12 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).