Intel stock (INTC) popped 6% early on Sept. 17 after the chip maker announced plans to separate its foundry business into an independent unit with its own board and the ability to raise outside capital.

That majority shareholder is Intel Corp. which is struggling to get back on track after a series of technological missteps. Intel is also in the midst of a costly bid to regain manufacturing leadership and to serve as a foundry that makes chips for other semiconductor companies.

Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) is trading at about $19 per share, its lowest point in over a decade. Could the stock rise by over 3x per share in the next few years? Does this sound a bit ridiculous? Consider this - Intel stock was trading at levels of about $60 per share just about three years ago.