Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)vsTuya Inc ADR (TUYA)
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$433.24
-3.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.22T
TUYA
Tuya Inc ADR
$1.80
-1.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing generates 1302896% more annual revenue ($4.44T vs $340.79M). TSM leads profitability with a 49.9% profit margin vs 20.2%. TUYA trades at a lower P/E of 16.4x. TSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 86/100 (A).
TSM
Exceptional Buy86
out of 100
Grade: A
TUYA
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.6%
Fair Value
$889.36
Current Price
$433.24
$456.12 discount
Margin of Safety
+42.9%
Fair Value
$3.78
Current Price
$1.80
$1.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 88.6x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : TUYA
The strongest argument for TUYA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 10.0%. Revenue growth of 16.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TSM
The primary concerns for TSM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TUYA
The primary concerns for TUYA are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
TSM is growing revenue faster at 36.0% — 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 57/100), backed by strong 49.9% margins and 36.0% revenue growth. TUYA offers better value entry with a 42.9% 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.
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 →Tuya Inc ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · China
Tuya Inc. is in the cloud and application development business. The company is headquartered in Hangzhou, China with additional locations at Santa Clara, California; Gurugram, India; Dusseldorf, Germany; Antioquia, Colombia; Tokyo, Japan; Shenzhen, China; and Los Angeles, California.
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