Semiconductor Companies design and manufacture chips. Productivity has soared on the AI-driven demand surge, advanced-node leadership, and a powerful memory and foundry upcycle.
The group had a strong 2025, finishing about 70% above its 2019 baseline. SK Hynix, GlobalFoundries, Renesas Electronics, and others led as World’s Most Productive Companies. Gains were broad across the group.
Semiconductor Companies World's Most Productive Companies
Productivity Snapshot
Semiconductor Companies ranks first of eight High Tech peer groups in 2025, at an Industrial Productivity Index of 1.70, about 70% above its 2019 baseline.
8 of 12 companies grew productivity in 2025.
They are the group’s World’s Most Productive Companies: SK Hynix (2.41), GlobalFoundries (2.06), Renesas Electronics (1.91), TSMC (1.90).
The group leads all of High Tech and sits far above its 2019 baseline, up sharply again in 2025 on the AI and memory boom.
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