Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) Days Payable: 72.25 (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 Payable?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co MEX:TSMN -0.32% 82 Days Payable is 72.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 75.82. 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 997 Semiconductors companies, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks better than 62.49% on this metric.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN171,490 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 Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.25.

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

MEX:TSMN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.62   Med: 75.82   Max: 109.35
Current: 64.46

During the past 13 years, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's highest Days Payable was 109.35. The lowest was 51.62. And the median was 75.82.

MEX:TSMN's Days Payable is ranked better than
62.49% of 997 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 53.06 vs MEX:TSMN: 64.46

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (72.38) to Mar. 2026 (72.25). It may suggest that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Days Payable Related Terms


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Payable 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 Payable Chart

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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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 Payable Comparison

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

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

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


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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

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

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (169945.307 + 149480.51) / 2 ) / 877396.351*365
=159712.9085 / 877396.351*365
=66.44

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

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (149480.51 + 193500.348) / 2 ) / 216600.633*365 / 4
=171490.429 / 216600.633*365 / 4
=72.25

* 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 Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 72.25 mean?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) has a Days Payable of 72.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.82. Over the past decade, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Payable has ranged from 51.62 to 109.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #374 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Days Payable too high?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Days Payable of 72.25 is near median its 10-year median of 75.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.62 to a high of 109.35. The Semiconductors industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's value of 72.25 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #374 out of 997 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 Payable compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #374 out of 997 companies for Days Payable. This puts Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's value of 72.25 is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 51.62 to 109.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.82 vs. the industry median of 53.06, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has consistently been above 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 Payable for a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Payable among Semiconductors companies is 53.06, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Days Payable of 72.25 is 36.2% above 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Payable is 53.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Days Payable is 72.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.82. 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 Payable is 72.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.82 and 36.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 53.06. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN), the current Days Payable is 72.25 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 Payable: 72.25 (near median its 10-year median of 75.82)
  • 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: 36.2% above the Semiconductors median (#374 of 997)

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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