Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. trades at $424.93 (market cap $1.88T), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. is far larger — about 71.5× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.36%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| TSM | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $1.88T | $26.30B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $477.57 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $227.33 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $1.81T | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 0.94% | 1.36% |
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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.
Read more on TSM →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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