Intel: Don't Bet On It Catching Up To TSMC (Archive)

Intel’s rich valuation and structural headwinds make its recent outperformance vulnerable.

Intel: Don't Bet On It Catching Up To TSMC (Archive)

This 5-Minute Pitch was originally published on Seeking Alpha before the launch of the Hunting Alphas website. It is shared here to showcase my previous work and track record. New 5-Minute Pitches published on this site will not be disseminated anywhere else.

Elevator Pitch

  • I believe the longer term bull case on Intel's outperformance requires Intel to close its technological gap with TSMC.
  • But TSMC's CEO has very unambiguously stated an informed opinion that they will remain a step ahead of Intel and I find this narrative more credible.
  • Intel is facing inventory-correction and demand related headwinds in at least 36% of its business heading into FY24.
  • Given the lackluster outlook, the stock seems expensive with little margin of safety for value buys.
  • Technical analysis also suggests negative alpha ahead for Intel vs the S&P500.

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Disclosures and Disclaimers

Past performance ≠ future results. Not investment advice. See full Disclaimer.