Calculated
DCF
Free cash flow, growth, discount rate, and terminal growth form an intrinsic value range.
124.27 USD213.55 USD287.49 USD
+94.53%
213.55 USDCurrent price is 94.5% above the base model value.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Valuation Assumptions
Review Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) valuation assumptions across intrinsic value, DCF, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and financial trends.
NYQ · US · USD
Latest price415.42 USD
30D+12.43%
Price vs model median+127%Model median is the median base output from applicable absolute models, excluding Reverse DCF.
Quick answer
What growth is the market currently pricing into TSM?
At 415.42 USD, TickerVal's reverse DCF setup implies roughly 25.0% annual FCF growth for 10 years for TSM, using the current normalized FCF base, a 9.5% discount rate, and 3.0% terminal growth. The rest of the page shows valuation assumptions, model differences, and source-data context for research reference.
What price implies
What does the current price imply?
At 415.42 USD, the model implies roughly 25.03% annual FCF growth for 10 years, with required long-term operating margin near 45.22% and terminal growth around 3%. This module is a research reference.
Implied FCF CAGR25.03%
10-year Reverse DCF scenario
Required long-term operating margin45.22%
Five-year median × 0.95
Implied terminal growth3%
From current model assumptions
Discount rate assumption9.5%
Estimated from current sector rules
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Forecast horizon10Y
Historical implied expectations
How does today's implied growth compare with history?
Calculated from selected historical prices and current normalized FCF assumptions, not a full point-in-time backtest.
Current implied FCF CAGR25%
5Y monthly median7.3%
Current vs 5Y median+17.7 pts
Showing 8 of 12 report price anchors
| Report price anchor | Price date | Anchor price | Implied FCF CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | 2026/03/31 | 337.95 USD | 22.2% |
| FY2025 | 2025/12/31 | 303.04 USD | 20.71% |
| Q4-2025 | 2025/12/31 | 303.04 USD | 20.71% |
| Q3-2025 | 2025/09/30 | 277.76 USD | 19.53% |
| Q2-2025 | 2025/06/30 | 224.54 USD | 16.67% |
| Q1-2025 | 2025/03/31 | 163.97 USD | 12.48% |
| FY2024 | 2024/12/31 | 194.32 USD | 14.74% |
| Q4-2024 | 2024/12/31 | 194.32 USD | 14.74% |
202623.57%
Avg 23.4% · Samples 5
202516.8%
Avg 16.72% · Samples 12
202412.55%
Avg 11.69% · Samples 12
20234.43%
Avg 4.48% · Samples 12
Historical valuation multiples
How have EV/EBITDA and P/FCF changed over the last 5 years?
Annual fiscal-period anchored: month-end prices are paired with the most recent annual fiscal period ending on or before each date, covering the last 5 years (41 monthly samples). Multiples are research references; financial-sector or otherwise non-comparable companies require sector-specific context.
P/E
Market cap divided by reported net income (annual fiscal-period snapshot).
39.65x
Above history · P91
Current5Y medianTypical range IQR
5Y median28.01x
Current39.65x · P91
5Y low 12.92xCurrent vs median+41.58%5Y high 43.82x
IQR 15.53–32.93x · 41 monthly samples
P/FCF
Market cap divided by reported free cash flow.
67.83x
Near median · P74
Current5Y medianTypical range IQR
5Y median47.25x
Current67.83x · P74
5Y low 24.63xCurrent vs median+43.54%5Y high 104x
IQR 29.61–67.83x · 41 monthly samples
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value (market cap + debt − cash) divided by EBITDA.
23.93x
Above history · P99
Current5Y medianTypical range IQR
5Y median15.08x
Current23.93x · P99
5Y low 7.77xCurrent vs median+58.62%5Y high 23.93x
IQR 9.4–18.59x · 41 monthly samples
Month-end historical multiples
A date-friendly view for historical EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and P/E queries.
Showing 8 of 41 month-end samples
| Month-end | Price | P/E | P/FCF | EV/EBITDA | Fiscal period used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | 415.42 USD | 39.65x | 67.83x | 23.93x | 2025-12-31 |
| 2026-04-30 | 396.06 USD | 37.8x | 64.67x | 22.78x | 2025-12-31 |
| 2026-03-31 | 337.95 USD | 32.26x | 55.18x | 19.35x | 2025-12-31 |
| 2026-02-27 | 373.53 USD | 35.65x | 60.99x | 21.45x | 2025-12-31 |
| 2026-01-30 | 329.63 USD | 31.46x | 53.82x | 18.86x | 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | 303.04 USD | 28.92x | 49.48x | 17.29x | 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-11-28 | 289.91 USD | 42.52x | 57.19x | 23.17x | 2024-12-31 |
| 2025-10-31 | 298.78 USD | 43.82x | 58.94x | 23.89x | 2024-12-31 |
Valuation overview
How do the valuation assumptions fit together?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) valuation on TickerVal is designed to help readers understand the operating expectations embedded in the current market price. At 415.42 USD, the page brings intrinsic value analysis, DCF outputs, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and valuation assumptions into one research view within the Technology sector and the Semiconductors industry. Instead of treating one model as a final answer, TickerVal compares cash-flow, earnings-power, balance-sheet, and relative-multiple lenses so the differences between models are visible. The reverse DCF view currently shows implied growth of 25.0%, while the model median reference sits at +127% versus the current price. The DCF and reverse DCF sections focus on free cash flow, discount rate, terminal growth, and the long-term growth path implied by the current price. EV/EBITDA and P/FCF provide additional context for capital structure and cash-flow multiples. The financial trends section connects those valuation assumptions back to reported revenue of 122B USD, free cash flow of 32B USD, margins, and balance-sheet facts from public filings. Readers can use the layout to compare assumptions across models before reviewing the underlying source data. This page is intended for transparent research reference, model review, and assumption checking.
Valuation model range vs. current price
Each row shows a model output range, with a vertical line for the current price.
DCFCalculated
124.27 USD-287.49 USD
Earnings Power ValueCalculated
81.25 USD-81.25 USD
Graham NumberCalculated · Limited reference
88.79 USD-88.79 USD
Owner EarningsCalculated
113.72 USD-237.44 USD
Current price reference line
Why do valuation models give different answers?
Different models rely on different financial facts. The status blocks show which lenses fit this page data.
| Model | Fit | Context |
|---|---|---|
| DCF | Suitable | Useful when recurring free cash flow history exists; sensitive to growth and discount assumptions. |
| Owner Earnings | Suitable | Useful when net income, D&A, and capex support owner-earnings scenarios. |
| Reverse DCF | Suitable | Shows the FCF growth implied by current price under stated assumptions. |
| Earnings Power Value | Suitable | Useful for mature operating profit, with limited emphasis on growth. |
| Graham Number | Limited | Works best when EPS and book value are both positive. |
| Dividend Discount Model | Not meaningful | Needs explicit dividend history, which is not included in the current version. |
| Net-Net Liquidation Value | Not meaningful | Requires current asset and liability detail beyond the current data set. |
| PEG | Limited | A quick growth multiple lens when EPS history is positive. |
| EV/EBITDA | Limited | Useful for capital structure context when operating profit is available. |
| P/FCF | Limited | A compact free-cash-flow multiple view for positive FCF years. |
| P/B | Limited | More useful for asset-heavy balance sheets than asset-light companies. |
| P/S | Limited | A revenue multiple lens when profit or FCF is not stable. |
| Peer Comparison | Not meaningful | Standardized peer comparisons are not included in the current version. |
Which valuation models are being calculated?
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Current price415.42 USD
Model median reference182.77 USD
Price vs model median+127%
Price date2026/05/06
113.72 USD182.77 USD237.44 USD
+127%
Calculated
Owner Earnings
Uses net income, D&A, and capex as an owner-earnings proxy.
113.72 USD182.77 USD237.44 USD
+127%
182.77 USDCurrent price is 127.3% above the base model value.Adjusted reference: 273.19 USD
Calculated
Reverse DCF
Solves the forward FCF growth rate implied by the current price.
Implied growth25.0%
Current price implies roughly 25.0% annualized FCF growth.
25.0%Current price implies roughly 25.0% annualized FCF growth.
Calculated
Earnings Power Value
Estimates earnings power value without assuming growth.
81.25 USD81.25 USD81.25 USD
+411%
81.25 USDCurrent price is 411.3% above the base model value.
Updated: 2026/05/06
Which financial trends support the assumptions?
Annual financial metrics with switchable views. · Unit: USD
FY2025 · Dec 2025 report12 records
Revenue122B USD
Net income54B USD
Free cash flow32B USD
CapEx-41B USD
Operating cash flow73B USD
Valuation basis and non-recurring items
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Valuation basis and non-recurring items
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A positive amountAfterTax means the item increased reported net income; a negative value means it reduced reported net income. Adjusted net income = reported net income minus total after-tax impact. Valuation defaults to reported figures; adjusted figures are shown to observe one-time-item impact.
| Period | Item | Category | After-tax impact | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 140M USD | Medium |
| 2025/12/31 | Business sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | -4M USD | Medium |
| 2025/12/31 | Special income/charges | Other | -4M USD | Medium |
| 2024/12/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 27M USD | Medium |
| 2024/12/31 | Business sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 171K USD | Medium |
| 2024/12/31 | Special income/charges | Other | 171K USD | Medium |
| 2023/12/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 87M USD | Medium |
| 2023/12/31 | Business sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 404K USD | Medium |
| 2023/12/31 | Special income/charges | Other | 404K USD | Medium |
| 2023/12/31 | Write-off | Impairment | -244K USD | Medium |
| 2022/12/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 89M USD | Medium |
| 2022/12/31 | Write-off | Impairment | -23K USD | Medium |
| 2021/12/31 | Write-off | Impairment | -37K USD | Medium |
| 2025/12/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | -22M USD | Medium |
| 2025/12/31 | Business sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | -354 USD | Medium |
| 2025/12/31 | Special income/charges | Other | -354 USD | Medium |
| 2025/09/30 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | -8M USD | Medium |
| 2025/06/30 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 172M USD | Medium |
| 2025/03/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 9M USD | Medium |
| 2025/03/31 | Business sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | -4M USD | Medium |
| 2025/03/31 | Special income/charges | Other | -4M USD | Medium |
| 2024/12/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | -11M USD | Medium |
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Which reported financials feed the models?
Financial DetailsShowing latest 5 / 12
| Period | Type | Revenue | Net Income | Adjusted net income | Free Cash Flow | Diluted EPS | Adjusted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/31 | Annual | 122B USD | 54B USD | 54B USD | 32B USD | 10.6 | 10.58 |
| 2024/12/31 | Annual | 88B USD | 35B USD | 35B USD | 26B USD | 6.91 | 6.9 |
| 2023/12/31 | Annual | 70B USD | 28B USD | 28B USD | 9B USD | 5.27 | 5.25 |
| 2022/12/31 | Annual | 74B USD | 32B USD | 32B USD | 17B USD | 6.39 | 6.37 |
| 2021/12/31 | Annual | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Where does this data come from?
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SEC EDGAR
Where does this data come from?
Open to inspect field-level SEC EDGAR source, filing form, and derived notes.
Frequently asked questions
Quick notes on price-implied expectations, model differences, and source data.
What is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited's intrinsic value?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited's intrinsic value on TickerVal is reviewed through DCF outputs, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, valuation assumptions, and financial trends from public filings.
How is TSM valued on TickerVal?
TickerVal values TSM by comparing intrinsic value models, DCF and reverse DCF assumptions, cash-flow multiples, earnings-power references, and reported financial trends.
What does the current stock price imply?
The reverse DCF view estimates the free-cash-flow growth path implied by the current stock price under stated discount-rate and terminal-growth assumptions.
Which valuation models are used?
TickerVal uses DCF, reverse DCF, Owner Earnings, EPV, Graham Number, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, P/B, P/S, and other model references where the underlying data is available.
Is this investment advice?
No. TickerVal does not provide investment advice, ratings, price targets, or buy/sell recommendations.
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