Cash on Hand for TSMC (TSM)
According to TSMC's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $3.38T USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$3.38T
YoY change
+23.1%
5Y CAGR
+30.8%
Peak year (2025)
$3.06T
Latest annual
$3.06T
Cash on Hand history chart for TSMC (TSM) from 1997 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for TSMC (TSM) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.06T | +23.1% | ||
| 2024 | $2.49T | +44.9% | ||
| 2023 | $1.71T | +8.1% | ||
| 2022 | $1.59T | +31.7% | ||
| 2021 | $1.20T | +50.6% | ||
| 2020 | $799.89B | +34.6% | ||
| 2019 | $594.30B | -16.7% | ||
| 2018 | $713.76B | +8.7% | ||
| 2017 | $656.58B | +3.2% | ||
| 2016 | $636.20B | +7.7% | ||
| 2015 | $590.47B | +34.1% | ||
| 2014 | $440.40B | +79.1% | ||
| 2013 | $245.84B | +62.4% | ||
| 2012 | $151.39B | +0.1% | ||
| 2011 | $151.24B | -17.2% | ||
| 2010 | $182.60B | -7.6% | ||
| 2009 | $197.65B | -7.4% | ||
| 2008 | $213.36B | +23.2% | ||
| 2007 | $173.22B | -17.4% | ||
| 2006 | $209.70B | +45.3% | ||
| 2005 | $144.31B | +12.2% | ||
| 2004 | $128.62B | +10.5% | ||
| 2003 | $116.40B | +71.0% | ||
| 2002 | $68.07B | +58.2% | ||
| 2001 | $43.02B | +4.4% | ||
| 2000 | $41.19B | +22.4% | ||
| 1999 | $33.65B | +116.3% | ||
| 1998 | $15.56B | -13.2% | ||
| 1997 | $17.91B | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from TSMC's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in TWD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, TSMC (TSM) reported cash and short-term investments of $3.06T – grew 23.1% year-over-year.
TSMC cash and short-term investments has grown for 6 consecutive years, with a +30.8% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
$3.06T stands as the all-time-high annual cash and short-term investments, posted in 2025, against a low of $15.56B during 1998.
TSMC (TSM) sits 1st of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $14.75B.
TSMC Cash on Hand by Year
TSMC Cash on Hand 2025: $3.06T
TSMC cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.06T, grew 23.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
TSMC Cash on Hand 2024: $2.49T
TSMC cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.49T, surged 44.9% from 2023.
TSMC Cash on Hand 2023: $1.71T
TSMC cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.71T, grew 8.1% from 2022.
TSMC Cash on Hand 2022: $1.59T
TSMC cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.59T, surged 31.7% from 2021.
TSMC Cash on Hand 2021: $1.20T
TSMC cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.20T.
See more financial history for TSMC (TSM).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as TSMC, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Oracle Corporation (ORCL) | $11.20B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is TSMC's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for TSMC (TSM) is $3.38T (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has TSMC cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- TSMC (TSM) cash and short-term investments changed +23.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of TSMC cash and short-term investments?
- TSMC (TSM) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +30.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did TSMC cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- TSMC cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $3.06T in 2025.
What was TSMC cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- TSMC (TSM) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.49T.
What was TSMC cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- TSMC (TSM) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.06T.
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