TSM Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 71% of Technology sector peers
Updated 853h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term bills with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory, and TSM’s 1.92x means it holds $1.92 in cash and near-cash for every $1 of current liabilities.
Sector Performance
71th percentileTSM
1.92x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
18.82x
Prior Period
1.98x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term bills with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory, and TSM’s 1.92x means it holds $1.92 in cash and near-cash for every $1 of current liabilities.
That level sits well above the technology sector median of 1.24x, placing the company in the 74th percentile of peers, so TSM has better short-term liquidity than roughly three-quarters of its sector. Trend data is unavailable — there is no year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, or eight-quarter history provided, so the assessment rests entirely on the current snapshot. A high quick ratio combined with no visible deterioration implies low near-term liquidity risk, though it also suggests idle cash that could be deployed for growth. This liquidity strength supports the overall BULLISH verdict because it reduces the chance of financial distress during capital-heavy semiconductor cycles. The metric contradicts no part of that view, as the level is both strong
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about TSM?
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
How is the Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.
How does TSM's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
TSM's Quick Ratio of 1.92x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.26x, placing it in the 71th percentile.
Who are TSM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: BR (1.08x), ASAN (1.04x), ORCL (1.00x), AAPL (0.91x), PTC (0.88x).
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The Formula
(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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1.92x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
18.82x
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