Radware Ltd (RDWR)vsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)
RDWR
Radware Ltd
$36.64
-1.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.25B
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$439.51
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.27T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing generates 1555789% more annual revenue ($4.94T vs $317.81M). TSM leads profitability with a 51.1% profit margin vs 5.3%. TSM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. TSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 86/100 (A).
RDWR
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
TSM
Exceptional Buy86
out of 100
Grade: A
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.5%
Fair Value
$34.42
Current Price
$36.64
$2.22 discount
Margin of Safety
+55.1%
Fair Value
$979.05
Current Price
$439.51
$539.54 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Keeps 51 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.7%
Revenue surging 50.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 68.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
5.3% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
Trading at 83.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RDWR
The strongest argument for RDWR centers on Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSM
The strongest argument for TSM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.1% and operating margin at 58.7%. Revenue growth of 50.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RDWR
The primary concerns for RDWR are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 62.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TSM
The primary concerns for TSM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RDWR profiles as a value stock while TSM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
TSM is growing revenue faster at 50.9% — sustainability is the question.
TSM generates stronger free cash flow (510.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TSM scores higher overall (86/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 51.1% margins and 50.9% revenue growth. RDWR offers better value entry with a 19.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Radware Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Radware Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets cybersecurity and application delivery solutions for applications in physical, virtual, cloud and software-defined data centers globally. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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 →Compare with Other SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?