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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $34.97B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) is $34.97B. It is above its 12-month average by 13.79% ($30.74B).

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TSM Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$34.97B+31.98% 1Y
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TSM Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$34.97B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$30.74B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$21.95B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$18.00B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$13.09B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$9.62B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$8.12B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+13.79%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+59.33%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+94.32%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+167.26%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+263.58%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+330.94%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$34.97B

FCF Yield

1.66%

Price/FCF

60.1

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for TSM stock is $34.97B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for TSM stock is $30.74B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for TSM stock is $21.95B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for TSM stock is $18.00B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for TSM stock is $13.09B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for TSM stock is $9.62B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for TSM stock is $8.12B.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$34.97B
2024-12-31$26.50B
2023-12-31$9.33B
2022-12-31$16.99B
2021-12-31$9.48B
2020-12-31$10.71B
2019-12-31$4.86B
2018-12-31$8.22B
2017-12-31$8.39B
2016-12-31$6.36B
2015-12-31$8.13B
2014-12-31$4.07B
2013-12-31$1.91B
2012-12-31$1.48B
2011-12-31$1.11B
2010-12-31$1.40B
2009-12-31$2.26B
2008-12-31$4.95B
2007-12-31$3.07B
2006-12-31$3.87B
2005-12-31$2.37B
2004-12-31$2.21B
2003-12-31$3.62B
2002-12-31$1.35B
2001-12-31$114.41M
2000-12-31$-323.19M
1999-12-31$303.95M
1998-12-31$-81.79M
1997-12-31$-240.74M

About Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), along with its affiliated entities, operates globally in the semiconductor industry, specializing in the manufacturing, packaging, meticulous testing, and worldwide distribution of integrated circuits and other crucial semiconductor components. Its expansive international presence covers key markets such as Taiwan, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, and the United States. The company is renowned for its diverse array of wafer fabrication processes. These capabilities enable the production of various advanced semiconductor types, including complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) logic, mixed-signal devices, radio frequency components, embedded memory, and bipolar CMOS mixed-signal circuits. Beyond its core foundry services, TSMC extends its offerings to include dedicated customer and engineering support. It also undertakes the production of specialized masks, actively invests in burgeoning technology startups, and manages the entire lifecycle—from research and development through to manufacturing, packaging, testing, and sales—of color filters. Furthermore, the company provides a range of investment services. TSMC's cutting-edge products are indispensable across numerous sectors, powering high-performance computing, modern smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems, sophisticated automotive systems, and a broad spectrum of digital consumer electronics. Established in 1987, the enterprise is officially headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

Hsinchu City
65,152 employees
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
C. C. Wei