Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)vsTechTarget, Inc. Common Stock (TTGT)
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$396.06
+0.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.04T
TTGT
TechTarget, Inc. Common Stock
$5.74
+1.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $422.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing generates 842952% more annual revenue ($4.10T vs $486.79M). TSM leads profitability with a 46.5% profit margin vs -207.1%. TSM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. TSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
TSM
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
TTGT
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.4%
Fair Value
$1399.41
Current Price
$396.06
$1003.35 discount
Margin of Safety
+83.5%
Fair Value
$31.18
Current Price
$5.74
$25.44 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.1%
Revenue surging 35.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 40.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 60.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -93.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSM
The strongest argument for TSM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 46.5% and operating margin at 58.1%. Revenue growth of 35.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TTGT
The strongest argument for TTGT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 40.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TSM
The primary concerns for TSM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TTGT
The primary concerns for TTGT are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSM profiles as a growth stock while TTGT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
TTGT is growing revenue faster at 40.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSM generates stronger free cash flow (377.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TSM scores higher overall (84/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 46.5% margins and 35.1% revenue growth. TTGT offers better value entry with a 83.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Limited is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company. It is one of Taiwan's largest companies, the world's most valuable semiconductor company, and the world's largest dedicated independent (pure-play) semiconductor foundry, with its headquarters and main operations located in the Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It is majority owned by foreign investors.
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TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
TechTarget, Inc. provides business impact sales and marketing services for business technology companies in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.
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