Apple (AAPL) vs. TSMC (TSM)
This page compares Apple (AAPL) with TSMC (TSM) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Apple (AAPL) and TSMC (TSM) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — AAPL in Technology Hardware & Equipment and TSM in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment.
Apple (AAPL) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while TSMC (TSM) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Apple Inc. | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited |
| Country/Region | United States | Taiwan |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 4,479.50 billion USD | 2,111.67 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NYSE |
| Listing Date | December 12, 1980 | October 9, 1997 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 1.59% | -3.74% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 17.04% | 22.41% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 11.74% | 44.70% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 50.92% | 17.52% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 12.40% | 2.34% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 12.19% | 40.97% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 44.15M | 40.33M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 47.08M | 42.75M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 22.14% | 37.54% |
| Beta | 1.08 | 1.18 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 146.69%, above its industry benchmark range, while TSMC (TSM) at 36.93% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
146.69%
- Max
- 42.37%
- Q3
- 19.29%
- Median
- 10.72%
- Q1
- 2.35%
- Min
- -22.20%
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
36.93%
- Max
- 44.68%
- Q3
- 17.87%
- Median
- 7.82%
- Q1
- -3.34%
- Min
- -32.99%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) leads with Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 27.15%, above its industry benchmark range, while TSMC (TSM) at 47.00% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
27.15%
- Max
- 21.96%
- Q3
- 11.10%
- Median
- 4.46%
- Q1
- 0.81%
- Min
- -14.09%
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
47.00%
- Max
- 47.00%
- Q3
- 21.67%
- Median
- 8.14%
- Q1
- -5.59%
- Min
- -44.72%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 32.64% and TSMC (TSM) at 53.31% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
32.64%
- Max
- 32.64%
- Q3
- 14.87%
- Median
- 5.34%
- Q1
- 1.80%
- Min
- -13.71%
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
53.31%
- Max
- 64.02%
- Q3
- 24.88%
- Median
- 9.09%
- Q1
- -2.77%
- Min
- -35.68%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 146.69% | 36.93% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 34.02% | 24.92% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 27.15% | 47.00% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.64% | 53.31% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 47.86% | 61.87% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
TSMC (TSM) at 2.49 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Apple (AAPL) at 1.07 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for AAPL.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.07
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.12
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 1.31
- Min
- 0.01
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.49
- Max
- 9.20
- Q3
- 5.14
- Median
- 3.07
- Q1
- 2.31
- Min
- 1.02
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 0.80 and TSMC (TSM) at 0.17 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.80
- Max
- 2.21
- Q3
- 0.89
- Median
- 0.37
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.17
- Max
- 1.18
- Q3
- 0.56
- Median
- 0.19
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 622.51, above its industry benchmark range, while TSMC (TSM) at 8.32 sits closer to the industry mid-range.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
622.51
- Max
- 34.79
- Q3
- 17.83
- Median
- 5.62
- Q1
- -0.32
- Min
- -23.93
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
8.32
- Max
- 95.50
- Q3
- 44.75
- Median
- 14.35
- Q1
- 0.46
- Min
- -45.50
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 2.49 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.02 | 2.31 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.80 | 0.17 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 622.51 | 8.32 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 16.60% | 35.13% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 12.76% | 30.66% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 1.81% | 18.94% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 8.68% | 23.25% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 22.04% | 58.32% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 29.01% | 47.30% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 6.89% | 19.11% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 17.91% | 27.10% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
TSMC (TSM) at 0.87% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Apple (AAPL) at 0.35%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.35%
- Max
- 1.43%
- Q3
- 0.62%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.87%
- Max
- 1.06%
- Q3
- 0.43%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) at 12.69% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. TSMC (TSM) at 25.55% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
12.69%
- Max
- 43.52%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
25.55%
- Max
- 45.87%
- Q3
- 21.77%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.35% | 0.87% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 12.69% | 25.55% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
TSMC (TSM) at 29.38 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Apple (AAPL) at 36.53 sits around the industry midpoint — TSM has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
36.53
- Max
- 101.86
- Q3
- 67.17
- Median
- 38.87
- Q1
- 20.12
- Min
- 0.99
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
29.38
- Max
- 210.81
- Q3
- 119.56
- Median
- 61.47
- Q1
- 39.21
- Min
- 15.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
TSMC (TSM) at 13.81 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Apple (AAPL) at 9.92 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AAPL carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.92
- Max
- 13.34
- Q3
- 6.71
- Median
- 3.18
- Q1
- 1.24
- Min
- 0.04
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
13.81
- Max
- 33.40
- Q3
- 18.97
- Median
- 8.92
- Q1
- 4.85
- Min
- 0.15
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
TSMC (TSM) at 7.75 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Apple (AAPL) at 34.00 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for AAPL relative to peers.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
34.00
- Max
- 16.66
- Q3
- 8.19
- Median
- 3.51
- Q1
- 1.65
- Min
- 0.33
TSM
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
7.75
- Max
- 15.23
- Q3
- 7.79
- Median
- 4.52
- Q1
- 2.23
- Min
- 0.33
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | TSM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 36.53 | 29.38 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 9.92 | 13.81 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 34.00 | 7.75 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 34.66 | 54.06 |