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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Economic Moat

Wide

Market Cap

1.1T USD

Industry

Semiconductors

In the heart of Asia's dynamic tech landscape stands Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., more commonly known as TSMC, a titan that has redefined how the world approaches semiconductor production. Born from Taiwan's burgeoning tech aspirations in 1987, TSMC emerged as a revolutionary force by embracing a business model unlike any before it: the pure-play foundry model. Rather than engaging in the traditional integrated device manufacturing, TSMC focused solely on fabricating semiconductors for its clientele, which included a diverse array of electronic device giants, from smartphone makers to automotive and industrial tech leaders. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and maintaining relentless dedication to R&D, TSMC became indispensable to its customers, transforming into the world's largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry. What sets TSMC apart is its distinctive ability to produce high-performance chips at a scale and precision that few can rival. The company earns its revenue primarily by offering fabrication capabilities and comprehensive services—a meticulously orchestrated process where the amalgamation of customer's design blueprints and TSMC’s advanced manufacturing prowess brings microchips to life. With clients ranging from industry stalwarts like Apple, NVIDIA, and AMD to a host of nascent tech startups, TSMC thrives on its capacity to deliver everything from the most advanced 3nm chips to more mature node technologies. This versatility not only ensures a steady stream of revenue but also fortifies TSMC's niche as the linchpin of the semiconductor supply chain, steering the very heart of modern electronics.

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Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The results were compelling: wide moat stocks achieved a remarkable +645% average return, compared to +188% for the broader market. This difference highlights the long-term benefits of investing in businesses that can maintain their market position and pricing power over time.

Note: This research does not account for survivorship bias. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Determining whether a company has an economic moat requires both a deep dive into financial metrics and a qualitative assessment of its competitive position. Our analysts conduct a rigorous evaluation that focuses on identifying structural advantages that enable a company to sustain profitability and defend its market share over the long term.

The process begins with an analysis of a company’s historical financial performance. We assess how consistently the company has generated returns above its cost of capital and whether those returns have been stable or improving. However, financial performance alone doesn’t reveal the full picture. To understand the sources of these advantages, we evaluate five key drivers of economic moats:

Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

By examining these factors in combination with a company’s financial performance and market positioning, we classify each company into one of three categories:

This rigorous evaluation ensures that our moat ratings are both comprehensive and reliable, giving investors the tools they need to make well-informed, long-term decisions.

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