Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) Days Inventory: 71.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:TSMN Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd MEX:TSMN
82 GF Score
Price MXN7,563.78
GF Value MXN5,298.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Days Inventory?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co MEX:TSMN -0.32% 82 Days Inventory is 71.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 66.41. GuruFocus rates MEX:TSMN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,298.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Semiconductors companies, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks better than 73.19% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN170,844 Mil. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN216,601 Mil. Hence, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.97.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:TSMN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.65   Med: 66.41   Max: 87.33
Current: 69.32

During the past 13 years, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's highest Days Inventory was 87.33. The lowest was 44.65. And the median was 66.41.

MEX:TSMN's Days Inventory is ranked better than
73.19% of 981 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.84 vs MEX:TSMN: 69.32

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (77.90) to Mar. 2026 (71.97).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co  (MEX:TSMN) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=170844.3625 / 641698.999
=0.27

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* 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 Days Inventory Chart

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:TSMN vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (184308.038 + 165461.967) / 2 ) / 877396.351*365
=174885.0025 / 877396.351*365
=72.75

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (165461.967 + 176226.758) / 2 ) / 216600.633*365 / 4
=170844.3625 / 216600.633*365 / 4
=71.97

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 71.97 mean?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) has a Days Inventory of 71.97 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.41. Over the past decade, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 44.65 to 87.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #263 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory too high?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory of 71.97 is near median its 10-year median of 66.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.65 to a high of 87.33. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's value of 71.97 is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #263 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #263 out of 981 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's value of 71.97 is 35.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 44.65 to 87.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.41 vs. the industry median of 111.84, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 111.84, based on 981 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory of 71.97 is 35.6% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory is 71.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.41. 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 Days Inventory is 71.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.41 and 35.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 111.84. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN), the current Days Inventory is 71.97 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:

  • Days Inventory: 71.97 (near median its 10-year median of 66.41)
  • GF Value™: MXN5,298.30 vs. price of MXN7,563.78 (42.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.6% below the Semiconductors median (#263 of 981)

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

Address No. 8, Li-Hsin Road 6, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300-096
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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