Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)vsWisekey International Holding AG (WKEY)
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$433.24
+1.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.22T
WKEY
Wisekey International Holding AG
$6.36
+0.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $77.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing generates 23020753% more annual revenue ($4.44T vs $19.29M). TSM leads profitability with a 49.9% profit margin vs -31.5%. TSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 86/100 (A).
TSM
Exceptional Buy86
out of 100
Grade: A
WKEY
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.6%
Fair Value
$889.36
Current Price
$433.24
$456.12 discount
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$4.68
Current Price
$6.36
$1.68 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.3%
Revenue surging 36.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 77.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 108.9% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 88.6x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -62.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 49.9% and operating margin at 60.3%. Revenue growth of 36.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WKEY
The strongest argument for WKEY centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 108.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TSM
The primary concerns for TSM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : WKEY
The primary concerns for WKEY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSM profiles as a growth stock while WKEY is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
WKEY is growing revenue faster at 108.9% — sustainability is the question.
TSM generates stronger free cash flow (287.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TSM scores higher overall (86/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 49.9% margins and 36.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Visit Website →Wisekey International Holding AG
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
WISeKey International Holding AG, a cybersecurity company, offers integrated security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital identity ecosystems in Switzerland, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
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