Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - ADR

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - ADR

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - ADRTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - ADR31.10.95%35%0.50.2

Earnings Call Q2 2026

July 16, 2026 - AI Summary

Q2’26 performance & profitability - Revenue guidance was strong; Q2 revenue ended at $40.2B (at the high end of guidance). - Gross margin (GM) improved sequentially by +150 bps to 67.7%, slightly ahead of guidance. - Key drivers: cost improvement + slightly higher capacity utilization, partially offset by GM dilution from overseas fabs.
Q3’26 outlook (what investors should model) - Revenue forecast: $44.6B–$45.8B → +12% sequential and +37% YoY at the midpoint. - GM forecast: 65%–67% (midpoint ~66%); Operating margin: 56%–58%. - Main headwind called out by management: GM expected to decline ~1.7pp vs. Q2 midpoint guidance, mainly due to steep 2nm ramp dilution.
Full-year growth & demand story (AI-centric, still cautious elsewhere) - Full-year 2026 revenue growth now expected “slightly above 40% YoY” (USD terms)—up from earlier expectations (i.e., revised up). - AI demand remains “extremely robust”; management cites strong signals from cloud service providers and high conviction in the multi-year AI megatrend. - Agentic AI is highlighted as a *new accelerant* for compute demand: resurgence of CPU roles in data centers (in addition to accelerators), potentially supporting more silicon demand across CPU/GPU mixes. - Management is more prudent on consumer / price-sensitive segments due to rising component prices and macro uncertainty (but AI is offsetting).

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Target Price by Analysts

40.1% upsideTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$163.78

Current Fair Value

61.1% downside

Overvalued by 61.1% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$2.07 Trillion
Enterprise Value$-85,632,962,400.00
Dividend Yield$3.50 (0.95%)
Earnings per Share$333.05
Beta1.25
Outstanding Shares5,186,400,000

Return

Return on Equity34.94%ROE
Return on Assets23.97%
Return on Invested Capital32.71%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio31.12P/E Ratio
PEG40.21PEG
Price to Sales0.49Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio0.34Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue-0.02
Enterprise Value to EBIT-0.03
Enterprise Value to Net Income-1
Total Debt to Enterprise-11.47
Debt to Equity0.15Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
July 16, 2026
EPS Estimate
$3.87
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$39.83 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
October 15, 2026
EPS Estimate
$4.42
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$44.87 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio6.7500 554.16%
Total Calls800 100.00%
Total Puts5,400 99.99%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %0.52% 14.32%
Total Invested$12.66B 95.11%
Investors Holding783 2629.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides critical analysis and official revenue estimates for all tax bills. Its work directly influences corporate tax structures and incentives, which are vital for TSM's financial planning, investments, and overall operations in the U.S.

Finance

This powerful committee controls taxation, trade, and tariffs. For an international manufacturer like TSM, especially with U.S. operations, decisions on corporate tax policy, import tariffs, and international trade agreements are immensely impactful.

Appropriations

This committee allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees determine precise funding for defense programs, scientific research, and potential chip manufacturing incentives (e.g., CHIPS Act), directly impacting demand and supply-side factors for TSM.

Armed Services

Semiconductors are crucial for modern defense systems. This committee authorizes the annual NDAA, determining R&D funding and procurement for military technologies, directly impacting demand for TSM's advanced chips and supply chain security for defense contractors.

Select Committee on Intelligence

Semiconductors are a critical national security asset. Members receiving classified briefings on global threats (e.g., Taiwan Strait tensions) or national security directives could possess highly material non-public information directly impacting TSM's operations and market.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

This committee has vast jurisdiction over interstate commerce, technology, and R&D. It could influence technology standards, competition policy, and R&D funding (e.g., CHIPS Act implementation), all critical to TSM's business and its major customers in 'Big Tech' and telecommunications.

Foreign Relations

As a Taiwanese company, TSM is highly susceptible to U.S. foreign policy, treaties, sanctions, and export controls, especially concerning U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. Geopolitical stability directly impacts its operations and market access.