Sandisk Corp (SNDK)vsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$1,427.62
+10.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $179.90B
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$406.11
+2.72%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing generates 33581% more annual revenue ($4.44T vs $13.18B). TSM leads profitability with a 49.9% profit margin vs 34.2%. TSM trades at a lower P/E of 35.5x. 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
+55.0%
Fair Value
$897.55
Current Price
$406.11
$491.44 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.0%
Revenue surging 251.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.3x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 84.6x 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 34.2% and operating margin at 70.0%. Revenue growth of 251.0% 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 49.9% and operating margin at 60.3%. Revenue growth of 36.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TSM
The primary concerns for TSM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNDK is growing revenue faster at 251.0% — sustainability is the question.
TSM generates stronger free cash flow (287.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TSM scores higher overall (86/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 49.9% margins and 36.0% 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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