GOOGL vs TSM: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Alphabet Inc. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-20.
Alphabet Inc. Β· Communication Services
$341.68
-4.2% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
VS
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Β· Technology
$366.24
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
TSM has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). TSM trades at a lower forward P/E (27.2x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric GOOGL TSM
Current Price $341.68 $366.24
Fair Value Estimate $327.32 $531.05
Upside to Fair Value -4.2% +45.0%
Market Cap $4,133.3B $1,899.5B
Forward P/E 31.2x 27.2x
EV / EBITDA 23.1x 17.3x
Price / Sales 10.3x 12.8x
Price / FCF 56.4x 51.6x
Revenue Growth YoY +18.1% +36.5%
Gross Margin 59.7% 61.9%
Operating Margin 32.0% 53.2%
Return on Equity 35.0% 36.9%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 1.77% 1.94%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
GOOGL β€” Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. operates as a global leader in internet content and information services, primarily through its dominant Google Services segment, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The company benefits from a durable competitive moat driven by its dominant market shares in search, browser, and mobile OS, as well as significant infrastructure advantages in AI and cloud computing. Despite trading at a ver…
TSM β€” Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) is the world's leading pure-play semiconductor foundry, commanding approximately 60% of the global advanced node foundry market. The company benefits from a durable competitive moat driven by its pioneering foundry model, massive scale, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and strong customer relationships with major technology firms. TSMC…
Accumulation Zones
Metric GOOGL TSM
Zone Low $245.49 $398.29
Zone High $278.22 $451.39
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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