Sandisk Corp (SNDK)vsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$1,126.52
+4.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $188.59B
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$398.63
+1.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.27T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing generates 24321% more annual revenue ($4.94T vs $20.25B). SNDK leads profitability with a 56.5% profit margin vs 51.1%. SNDK trades at a lower P/E of 17.7x. TSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 86/100 (A).
SNDK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSM
Exceptional Buy86
out of 100
Grade: A
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNDK.
Margin of Safety
+55.1%
Fair Value
$979.05
Current Price
$398.63
$580.42 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 73 in profit
Keeps 57 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 78.5%
Revenue surging 371.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
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
Trading at 10.7x book value
Moderate valuation
Trading at 76.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SNDK
The strongest argument for SNDK centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 56.5% and operating margin at 78.5%. Revenue growth of 371.6% 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 : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are Price/Book.
Bear Case : TSM
The primary concerns for TSM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNDK is growing revenue faster at 371.6% — sustainability is the question.
TSM generates stronger free cash flow (510.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TSM scores higher overall (86/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 51.1% margins and 50.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Sandisk Corp
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Sandisk Corporation (Ticker: SNDK) is a U.S.-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells data storage products and solutions built on NAND flash memory technology, including solid-state drives (SSDs), embedded storage, memory cards, and USB flash drives for consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.
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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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