TSM vs WFC: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited and Wells Fargo & Company โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-22.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited ยท Technology
$366.24
+5153.7% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
VS
Wells Fargo & Company ยท Financial Services
$81.52
+30.6% upside to fair value
Grade B
QuantHub Verdict
TSM has more upside to fair value (+5153.7%). WFC trades at a lower forward P/E (11.9x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric TSM WFC
Current Price $366.24 $81.52
Fair Value Estimate $19,241.17 $106.49
Upside to Fair Value +5153.7% +30.6%
Market Cap $1,899.5B $250.7B
Forward P/E 27.2x 11.9x
EV / EBITDA 17.3x 16.7x
Price / Sales 12.8x 2.0x
Price / FCF 51.6x -13.2x
Revenue Growth YoY +36.5% +7.3%
Gross Margin 61.9% 64.5%
Operating Margin 53.2% 20.5%
Return on Equity 36.9% 12.0%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 1.94% โ€”
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
TSM โ€” 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. TSMCโ€ฆ
WFC โ€” Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services firm operating primarily in consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. The company benefits from a seasoned CEO with extensive industry experience and has made significant progress in regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, including lifting its asset cap in 2025.โ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric TSM WFC
Zone Low $14,430.88 $79.87
Zone High $16,354.99 $90.52
In Buy Zone? Yes Yes
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