Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-01 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

69 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 78
Quality 84
Growth 74
Balance sheet 66
Cash quality 67
Capital allocation 50
Momentum 62

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

3.04 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

9/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.75 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-01

Quick answers

What is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 69/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-01: valuation 78, quality 84, growth 74, balance sheet 66, cash quality 67, capital allocation 50, momentum 62. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Altman Z-Score?

3.04, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-01. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Piotroski F-Score?

9 of 9, as of 2026-09-01. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.75 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-01. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.