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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $27,275 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $85,049 Mil.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's pretax margin was 67.89%.
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's highest Pretax Margin was 60.08%. The lowest was 36.44%. And the median was 42.72%.
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's highest Pretax Margin was 60.08%. The lowest was 36.44%. And the median was 42.72%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income Chart
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $85,049 Mil.
* 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 (TSM) has a Pre-Tax Income of $85,049 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $85,049 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Pre-Tax Income compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's Pre-Tax Income of $85,049 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Semiconductors company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $85,049 Mil. 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 (TSM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $359.38, compared to a current price of $428.91 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $85,049 Mil. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSM), the current Pre-Tax Income is $85,049 Mil as of Jun. 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 (TSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $428.91 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $359.38.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSM:
Pre-Tax Income: $85,049 Mil
GF Value™: $359.38 vs. price of $428.91 (19.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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