Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) Moat Score: 9/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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 Moat Score?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co MEX:TSMN -0.32% 82 Moat Score is 9 as of Jun. 28, 2026. 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 1,000 Semiconductors companies, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has the Moat Score of 9, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has Wide Moat: TSMC is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing with significant market share, proprietary technology, and economies of scale. Its strong brand, customer loyalty, and consistent innovation provide robust and durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co  (MEX:TSMN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:TSMN vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 9 mean?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN) has a Moat Score of 9 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #1 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Moat Score too high?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Moat Score is 9. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #1 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ranks #1 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Moat Score is 9. 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 Moat Score is 9. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (MEX:TSMN), the current Moat Score is 9 as of Jun. 28, 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:

  • Moat Score: 9
  • GF Value™: MXN5,298.30 vs. price of MXN7,563.78 (42.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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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