TSM FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 100% of Technology sector peers
Updated 9h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield (FCF yield) is the annual free cash flow a company generates divided by its market value, expressed as a percentage — here, 44.9% means TSM generates roughly 44.9% of its market cap in free cash flow per year.
Sector Performance
100th percentileTSM
46.0%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
Prior Period
44.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield (FCF yield) is the annual free cash flow a company generates divided by its market value, expressed as a percentage — here, 44.9% means TSM generates roughly 44.9% of its market cap in free cash flow per year.
This dwarfs the sector median of 2.4%, placing TSM at the 100th percentile among Technology peers. The trend is largely N/A: year-over-year change is unavailable, though quarter-over-quarter the metric rose by +1.1%, from 44.4% to 44.9%. Because the current yield is extremely high and the only available data points show a slight increase, the risk is limited relative to most peers while the opportunity for cash returns to shareholders remains strong. This metric directly supports the overall BULLISH verdict, since an exceptional FCF yield combined with a positive QoQ move points to solid cash generation and undervaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about TSM?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does TSM's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
TSM's FCF Yield of 46.0% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are TSM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: SMAR (2.4%), AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), MODN (2.0%), MSFT (1.9%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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46.0%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
How TSM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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