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NYSE:TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor MFG. (TSM)

410.12
-8.83 (2.11%)
as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 46 opinions in the last 12 months.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) stands as a dominant player in the semiconductor industry, contributing significantly to AI advancements with its advanced chip production. Despite its strong market position, there are mixed sentiments about its current valuation and future growth potential; many experts express caution due to high current valuations in light of geopolitical tensions and cyclical industry behaviors. Demand for TSM's chips remains robust, driven largely by AI applications and major clients like NVIDIA and Apple. Analysts highlight that the company's operational efficiency and market share (around 70%) provide a solid foundation for continued revenue growth, yet caution against entering at what is perceived as elevated price levels. The general outlook is one of watching for a pullback before making new investments, as TSM's strategic positioning could yield favorable long-term returns.

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Hold
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Overvalued
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited manufactures, packages, tests, and sells integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices in Taiwan, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, the United States, and internationally. It provides complementary metal oxide silicon wafer fabrication processes to manufacture logic, mixed-signal, radio frequency, and embedded memory semiconductors. The company also offers customer support, account management, and engineering services, as well as manufactures masks. Its products are used in mobile devices, high performance computing, automotive electronics, and internet of things markets. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Social media mentions are up 179% in the past 24h.

WAIT

Massive growth of all chipmakers. Remember that semis are cyclical; ASML, for example, went down 20% yesterday. Hot stocks always have potential to re-rate. His preference, but valuation is not attractive right now.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited manufactures, packages, tests, and sells integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices in Taiwan, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, the United States, and internationally. It provides complementary metal oxide silicon wafer fabrication processes to manufacture logic, mixed-signal, radio frequency, and embedded memory semiconductors. The company also offers customer support, account management, and engineering services, as well as manufactures masks. Its products are used in mobile devices, high performance computing, automotive electronics, and internet of things markets. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Social media mentions are up 2100% in the past 24h. 

BUY

It's moved up, but he still sees upside due to their predictable earnings.

BUY

A large holding for him. TSI is cheap among the semis and there could be a deal with they building a semis plant in the Middle East, in partnership with Samsung. Nvidia always needs chips from TSM, another plus.

TRADE

Undisputed market leader in foundries, market share of 51%. Huge backlog. Chart shows that it's a bit of a trading stock, but then when it breaks out you can build up a position. When trading, doesn't mean that you have to get out, but allows you to trim.

Delivers on execution, but amazing how such a massive company is still innovative. Cornered the market on the 2-nanometer chip. Fantastically managed.

BUY

They benefit from Nvidia's capex spending. Nvidia receives orders from the hyperscalers and so orders more from Taiwan Semi, which is safer and much cheaper than NVDA. That's why it's larger position for him than NVDA.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Like the other semis, TSM is now seeing profit-taking. It's best of breed in semis and is well-positioned going forward. Samsung is another choice, which he thinks has better growth.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Expectation that generative AI spending, by way of building out data centres, is going to be very robust through 2030. This is a way to play, 100%. Stock's done well, has pulled back with the others. Well positioned going forward.

Rhetoric going into the election about Taiwan and China, so could be more weakness.

BUY

Very expensive to build large, advanced fabs. We're talking $5-10B a pop. Now building fabs in Arizona. It's lead would be very hard to catch. 

BUY

They've had a monster run. Nvidia would like more capacity from TSM, so TSM is in the position to raise prices. A great holding and not expensive.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

In general, the semi space is quite expensive at this point. Look for opportunities, such as today with the NASDAQ coming down, to buy a bit cheaper.

BUY

They reported 30% sales growth YOY in May and 33% YOY in June and easily beat estimates. Shares jumped 3.54% today.

HOLD
Buy this instead of NVDA?

Makes NVDA's chips. Building massive plant in Arizona, got $$ from Biden administration. Great growth ahead, driven by AI chips. Building new capacity, which will be completely sold out over the next few years. Less upside and downside than NVDA, as they make chips for a diversified group.

Two completely different companies. NVDA is the creative genius leading the way in AI, whereas TSM makes the chips. 

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