TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is one of the leading companies in the technology sector, founded in 1987 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, by engineer and entrepreneur Morris Chang, operating in the semiconductor industry.

Headquartered in Taiwan and listed in the United States, the company is a global leader in chip manufacturing, supplying components to multiple industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence.

Its workforce is composed of approximately 44,000 employees, supporting global operations across the technology supply chain, with activities in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Through the production of advanced chips, the company serves some of the world’s largest tech companies, such as Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, and Qualcomm.

TSMC is known for its leadership in cutting-edge technology, having pioneered 5-nanometer manufacturing processes and, more recently, 3-nanometer nodes.

To maintain its position at the forefront of the semiconductor sector, TSMC invests heavily in innovation and is expanding its production capacity in strategic markets.

TSMC shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker TSM.

History and Founding of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) was founded in 1987 with the goal of becoming the world’s first dedicated semiconductor foundry, focused solely on manufacturing chips on behalf of other companies.

In its early years, TSMC faced challenges competing with large integrated device manufacturers. 

However, its strategy of focusing exclusively on outsourced manufacturing allowed the company to differentiate itself and attract clients seeking efficiency and innovation without investing in their own infrastructure.

During the 1990s, TSMC expanded operations and secured major customers, becoming an essential part of the global semiconductor supply chain.

In 1997, the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), boosting its international expansion and expanding its investor base.

With advances in technology and growing demand for high-performance mobile and electronic devices, TSMC established itself as the leader in advanced chip manufacturing.

It soon began serving clients such as Apple, which relies on TSMC to produce processors for iPhones and other devices.

Between 2020 and 2024, the company faced challenges due to the global semiconductor shortage, leading to multi-billion-dollar investments in factory expansions in Taiwan and new markets such as the United States and Europe.

During this period, TSMC announced the construction of a fabrication facility in the state of Arizona, USA, as part of a strategy for geographic diversification and supply chain security.

The company continues to invest heavily in research and development, pursuing innovations in 2-nanometer chip technology and solutions aimed at artificial intelligence and quantum computing, further strengthening its position as a global semiconductor leader.

Today, TSMC is considered the largest dedicated contract semiconductor manufacturer in the world, playing a strategic role in the global economy and the advancement of the technology industry.

Additional Information

The Company Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 1.91 Trillion, having an equity of $ 5.50 Billions.

With a total of 44.050 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Semiconductors.

In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 4.00 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 1.80 Billion.

As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 1,064.98, a P/BV ratio of 347.79 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of TSM was at 0.73%.

The Company is traded internationally through the ticker TSM.