Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425) FCF Margin %: 7.20% (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Below Median

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ROCO:5425 Taiwan Semiconductor Co Ltd ROCO:5425
82 GF Score
Price NT$89.50
GF Value NT$87.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Semiconductor Co FCF Margin %?

Taiwan Semiconductor Co ROCO:5425 +4.07% 82 FCF Margin % is 7.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 10.08. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5425 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$87.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Taiwan Semiconductor Co ranks better than 75.24% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Taiwan Semiconductor Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$316 Mil. Taiwan Semiconductor Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4,388 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.20%.

As of today, Taiwan Semiconductor Co's current FCF Yield % is 8.73%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5425' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 10.08   Max: 13.14
Current: 10.65


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Taiwan Semiconductor Co was 13.14%. The lowest was 0.02%. And the median was 10.08%.

ROCO:5425's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
75.24% of 1022 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.875 vs ROCO:5425: 10.65


Taiwan Semiconductor Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Taiwan Semiconductor Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % 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 Co FCF Margin % Chart

Taiwan Semiconductor Co Annual Data
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FCF Margin %
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Taiwan Semiconductor Co Quarterly Data
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ROCO:5425 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 Co FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Taiwan Semiconductor Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1911.905/17954.259
=10.65 %

Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=316.135/4387.974
=7.20 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 7.20% mean?
Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425) has a FCF Margin % of 7.20% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 10.08. Over the past decade, Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 13.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Co ranks #253 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Taiwan Semiconductor Co's current FCF Margin % of 7.20% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 10.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 13.14. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Co ranks #253 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Semiconductor Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Semiconductor Co's FCF Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Co ranks #253 out of 1022 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Taiwan Semiconductor Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Taiwan Semiconductor Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 13.14 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Co and its competitors. Taiwan Semiconductor Co's current FCF Margin % is 7.20%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 10.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.67, compared to a current price of NT$89.50 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.20%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 10.08. Taiwan Semiconductor Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425), the current FCF Margin % is 7.20% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Co (ROCO:5425) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Semiconductor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$89.50 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.67. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Semiconductor Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5425:

  • FCF Margin %: 7.20% (29% below median its 10-year median of 10.08)
  • GF Value™: NT$87.67 vs. price of NT$89.50 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Semiconductor Co Business Description

Address Beixin Road, 11th Floor, No. 205, Section 3, Xindian District, New Taipei, TWN, 231
Taiwan Semiconductor Co Ltd is a company that is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of semiconductor devices. The company's segment includes Rectifiers and Bar Code Printers. It generates maximum revenue from the Rectifiers segment. Its product portfolio includes Bridge Rectifier, Diode, DIAC and Thyristor, ESD Protection, Photocoupler, Transistor, Hall Effect Sensors, Voltage Reference, Switching Regulator, Linear Voltage Regulator, Amplifier and Comparator, and others.
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