MAR vs TSM: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Marriott International, Inc. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-20.
Marriott International, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$366.24
-3.4% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade C
VS
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Β· Technology
$409.74
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
TSM has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric MAR TSM
Current Price $366.24 $409.74
Fair Value Estimate $353.64 $594.12
Upside to Fair Value -3.4% +45.0%
Market Cap $96.6B $2,125.1B
Forward P/E β€” 38.8x
EV / EBITDA 23.8x 17.6x
Price / Sales 3.7x 14.5x
Price / FCF 31.6x 58.4x
Revenue Growth YoY +6.2% +36.0%
Gross Margin 21.4% 61.9%
Operating Margin 16.0% 53.2%
Return on Equity -74.1% 36.9%
Dividend Yield 0.75% 0%
FCF Yield 3.17% 1.71%
Analyst Consensus Hold Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
MAR β€” Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International is a global asset-light hotel franchisor, manager and licensor whose high-quality brands, nearly 283 million Bonvoy members, more than 9,900 properties across 146 countries and record 4,107-property development pipeline create meaningful network, distribution and brand advantages. Q1 2026 demonstrated resilient underlying fee economics: adjusted revenue excluding cost-reimb…
TSM β€” Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) is a leading semiconductor foundry specializing in advanced chip manufacturing technologies. The company exhibits high business quality with a durable competitive moat driven by cost advantages, intangible assets, and strong brand recognition. It demonstrates robust profitability with a net margin of 47.0% and a return on equity of 36.9%. R…
Accumulation Zones
Metric MAR TSM
Zone Low $265.23 $445.59
Zone High $300.59 $505.00
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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