Trimble Inc (TRMB)vsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)
TRMB
Trimble Inc
$62.97
-3.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $14.98B
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$326.74
+0.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.69T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing generates 106082% more annual revenue ($3.81T vs $3.59B). TSM leads profitability with a 45.1% profit margin vs 11.8%. TSM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. TSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
TRMB
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TSM
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+20.9%
Fair Value
$82.37
Current Price
$62.97
$19.40 discount
Margin of Safety
+20.4%
Fair Value
$484.85
Current Price
$326.74
$158.11 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.9%
Generating 388.2B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.4%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 50.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TRMB
The strongest argument for TRMB centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TSM
The strongest argument for TSM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.1% and operating margin at 53.9%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TRMB
The primary concerns for TRMB are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TSM
The primary concerns for TSM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TRMB profiles as a declining stock while TSM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRMB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
TSM is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
TSM generates stronger free cash flow (388.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TSM scores higher overall (82/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 45.1% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. TRMB offers better value entry with a 20.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "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.
Trimble Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Trimble Inc. is a Sunnyvale, California-based hardware, software and services technology company. Trimble services global industries in Agriculture, Building & Construction, Geospatial, Natural Resources and Utilities, Governments, Transportation and others. Trimble also does hardware development of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, scanners, laser rangefinders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), inertial navigation systems and software processing tools.
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.
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