INTC vs. TSM: Intel vs. TSMC Stock Comparison

June 13, 2026

This page compares Intel (INTC) with TSMC (TSM) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

INTC

TSM

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
1-Year Return	499.76%	98.96%

Risk

Drawdown

INTC

TSM

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
1-Year Volatility	73.84%	36.75%
Beta	2.20	1.38
3-Month Avg. Volume	127.66M	13.61M

Company Profile

Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Intel (INTC) trades as ordinary local shares, while TSMC (TSM) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Profile Item	INTC	TSM
Name	Intel Corporation	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR
Country/Region	United States	Taiwan
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	626.09 billion USD	2,198.70 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	NYSE
Listing Date	March 17, 1980	October 9, 1997
Security Type	Common Stock	ADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: TSMC (TSM) trades at 36.48 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Intel (INTC) has no P/E ratio this period.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

Max: 261.27
Q3: 146.72
Median: 71.81
Q1: 47.83
Min: 6.57
INTC: --

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

36.48

Max: 261.27
Q3: 146.72
Median: 71.81
Q1: 47.83
TSM: 36.48
Min: 6.57

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): INTC does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; TSM is benchmarked against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

TSMC (TSM) at 0.54 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Intel (INTC) at 11.65 prices around its industry’s middle — TSM costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.65

Max: 37.84
Q3: 22.05
INTC: 11.65
Median: 10.55
Q1: 4.79
Min: 0.02

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.54

Max: 37.84
Q3: 22.05
Median: 10.55
Q1: 4.79
TSM: 0.54
Min: 0.02

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Intel (INTC) at 5.62 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while TSMC (TSM) at 64.85 prices above its benchmark range — TSM looks rich relative to book.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.62

Max: 27.08
Q3: 14.21
Median: 7.77
INTC: 5.62
Q1: 3.94
Min: 0.24

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

64.85

TSM: 64.85
Max: 27.08
Q3: 14.21
Median: 7.77
Q1: 3.94
Min: 0.24

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)	--	36.48
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)	11.65	0.54
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)	5.62	64.85
Free Cash Flow Yield	-1.33%	32.71%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative ROE of -2.91%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile TSMC (TSM) reports 36.21%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-2.91%

Max: 39.82%
Q3: 17.02%
Median: 6.39%
INTC: -2.91%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -35.15%

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

36.21%

Max: 39.82%
TSM: 36.21%
Q3: 17.02%
Median: 6.39%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -35.15%

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative net margin of -5.90%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile TSMC (TSM) reports 46.51%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-5.90%

Max: 57.72%
Q3: 20.92%
Median: 7.04%
Q1: -4.69%
INTC: -5.90%
Min: -32.92%

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

46.51%

Max: 57.72%
TSM: 46.51%
Q3: 20.92%
Median: 7.04%
Q1: -4.69%
Min: -32.92%

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

TSMC (TSM) at 58.11% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Intel (INTC) at 6.88%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.88%

Max: 65.60%
Q3: 21.10%
Median: 9.27%
INTC: 6.88%
Q1: -8.85%
Min: -46.64%

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

58.11%

Max: 65.60%
TSM: 58.11%
Q3: 21.10%
Median: 9.27%
Q1: -8.85%
Min: -46.64%

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
Return on Equity (TTM)	-2.91%	36.21%
Return on Assets (TTM)	0.63%	17.32%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)	-5.90%	46.51%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)	6.88%	58.11%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)	37.20%	61.87%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
1-Year Revenue Growth	-0.47%	31.61%
3-Year Revenue CAGR	-5.71%	18.94%

EPS Growth

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
1-Year EPS Growth	--	46.41%
3-Year EPS CAGR	--	19.12%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

TSMC (TSM) at 2.49 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Intel (INTC) at 2.31 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for INTC.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.31

Max: 11.30
Q3: 6.09
Median: 3.28
Q1: 2.37
INTC: 2.31
Min: 0.51

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.49

Max: 11.30
Q3: 6.09
Median: 3.28
TSM: 2.49
Q1: 2.37
Min: 0.51

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Intel (INTC) at 0.36 and TSMC (TSM) at 0.18 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.36

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.63
INTC: 0.36
Median: 0.20
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.18

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.63
Median: 0.20
TSM: 0.18
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.31	2.49
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)	0.36	0.18
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.86	-0.80

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Intel (INTC) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile TSMC (TSM) reports a yield of 0.90%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 0.93%
Q3: 0.39%
INTC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.90%

Max: 0.93%
TSM: 0.90%
Q3: 0.39%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Intel (INTC) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile TSMC (TSM) reports a payout of 27.93%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 41.26%
Q3: 19.10%
INTC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TSM

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

27.93%

Max: 41.26%
TSM: 27.93%
Q3: 19.10%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Intel (INTC) vs. TSMC (TSM): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Intel (INTC) and TSMC (TSM)
Metric	INTC	TSM
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.90%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	27.93%