SMX Security Matters plc vs Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. — how do they compare? SMX Security Matters plc trades at $20 (market cap $16.38M), while Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. trades at $425.47 (market cap $1.88T). The key difference: Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. is far larger — about 114774.1× SMX Security Matters plc's market cap, and Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. pays a 0.94% dividend while SMX Security Matters plc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SMX | TSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.38M | $1.88T |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $295.56K | $477.57 |
52-Week Low | $12.87 | $227.33 |
Enterprise Value | $13.35M | $1.81T |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.94% |
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SMX Security Matters plc is a digital authentication and tracking technology company that uses a chemical-based, invisible marker system to trace and verify products across global supply chains. Their technology creates a 'digital twin' of physical products, used for quality control, counterfeiting prevention, and ensuring sustainability compliance from raw materials to final sale. The company's solutions are applied across various industries, including precious materials, luxury goods, and fast-moving consumer goods.
Read more on SMX →Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 57% market share in 2021 per Gartner. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the U.S. in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs.
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