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CSIQ vs TSM

Side-by-side comparison of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.

Summary

  • Both CSIQ and TSM operate in Semiconductors (Technology), so they compete in similar markets.
  • TSM is the larger of the two at $2.12T, about 2051.2x CSIQ ($1.03B).
  • Over the past year, CSIQ is up 38.6% and TSM is up 90.9% - TSM leads by 52.3 points.
  • TSM has been more active in the news (44 items in the past 4 weeks vs 14 for CSIQ).
  • TSM has more recent analyst coverage (22 ratings vs 21 for CSIQ).
PerformanceCSIQ+38.64%TSM+90.92%
2025-06-11+0.00%2026-06-10
MetricCSIQTSM
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Price
$15.23-5.49%
$408.49-4.54%
Market cap
$1.03B
$2.12T
1M return
-23.33%
+1.00%
1Y return
+38.64%
+90.92%
Industry
Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Exchange
NASDAQ
NYSE
IPO
2006
1997
News (4w)
14
44
Recent ratings
21
22
CSIQ

Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and other solar power products. The company operates through two segments, Module and System Solutions (MSS), and Energy. The MSS segment engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of a range of solar power products, including standard solar modules, specialty solar products, and solar system kits that are a ready-to-install packages comprising inverters, racking systems, and other accessories. It also provides engineering, procurement, and construction; and operation and maintenance (O&M) services. This segment's energy solution products include solar inverters and energy storage systems for utility, commercial, residential, and specialty product applications. Its O&M services include inspections, repair, and replacement of plant equipment; and site management and administrative support services for solar power projects. The Energy segment engages in the development and sale of solar power projects; and operation of solar power plants and sale of electricity. As of January 31, 2020, this segment had a fleet of solar power plants in operation with an aggregate capacity of approximately 880.2 MWp. The company's primary customers include distributors, system integrators, project developers, and installers/EPC companies. Canadian Solar Inc. sells its products primarily under its Canadian Solar brand name; and on an OEM basis. It has operations in North America, South America, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East, Australia, Asia, and internationally. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Guelph, Canada.

TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited manufactures and sells integrated circuits and semiconductors. It also offers customer service, account management, and engineering services. The company serves customers in computer, communications, consumer, and industrial and standard segments in North America, Europe, Japan, China, and South Korea. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in HsinChu, Taiwan.

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