Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
MEX:TSMN vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 25.51 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 25.51. The Semiconductors industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 116.11. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's value of 25.51 is 78% below this industry median. Overall, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 25.51 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 116.11. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's value of 25.51 is 78% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Semiconductors company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Semiconductors companies is 116.11, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 25.51 is 78% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 116.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 25.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,298.30, compared to a current price of MXN7,563.78 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 25.51 and 78% below the Semiconductors industry median of 116.11. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 25.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN7,563.78 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,298.30.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TSMN:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 25.51
GF Value™: MXN5,298.30 vs. price of MXN7,563.78 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78% below the Semiconductors median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TSMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Business Description
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with about 70% market share in 2025. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public in Taiwan in 1994 and as an ADR in the US in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious base of customers, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that look to apply its cutting-edge process technologies to their semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 83,000 people.
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