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ASML (ASML) Stock Analysis

Here is a fundamental analysis of ASML (ASML), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

ASML
GSPC
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ASML (ASML) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for ASML (ASML) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

ASML (ASML) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ASMLIndustry group median
1-Year Return138.89%161.54%

Risk

Drawdown

ASML
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ASML (ASML) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

ASML (ASML) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ASMLIndustry group median
1-Year Volatility42.83%67.17%
Beta1.781.78

Company Profile

ASML (ASML) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile fields for ASML (ASML)
Profile ItemASML
NameASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares
Country/RegionNetherlands
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductor Materials & Equipment
Market Capitalization718.25 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 15, 1995
Security TypeADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

ASML (ASML) trades at P/E ratio of 62.49, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

62.49

Group distribution
Max
261.27
Q3
146.72
Median
71.81
ASML
62.49
Q1
47.83
Min
6.57
Largest peers
AMD
169.39
AVGO
63.68
ASML
62.49
MU
46.30
TSM
36.48
NVDA
31.42
INTC
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on P/E ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

ASML (ASML) trades at 21.32 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

21.32

Group distribution
Max
37.84
Q3
22.05
ASML
21.32
Median
10.55
Q1
4.79
Min
0.02
Largest peers
AVGO
24.09
AMD
22.27
ASML
21.32
NVDA
19.61
MU
19.05
INTC
11.65
TSM
0.54
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on P/S ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

ASML (ASML) trades at 1,660.67 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1,660.67

Group distribution
ASML
1,660.67
Max
27.08
Q3
14.21
Median
7.77
Q1
3.94
Min
0.24
Largest peers
ASML
1,660.67
TSM
64.85
NVDA
25.43
AVGO
20.73
MU
15.28
AMD
12.94
INTC
5.62
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on P/B ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation at a Glance

ASML (ASML) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ASMLIndustry group median
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)62.4971.81
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)21.3210.55
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1,660.677.77
Free Cash Flow Yield1.15%0.71%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

ASML (ASML) posts ROE of 52.24%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

52.24%

Group distribution
ASML
52.24%
Max
39.82%
Q3
17.02%
Median
6.39%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-35.15%
Largest peers
NVDA
114.29%
ASML
52.24%
MU
39.82%
AVGO
37.28%
TSM
36.21%
AMD
8.06%
INTC
-2.91%
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on ROE within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

ASML (ASML) keeps 29.71% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.71%

Group distribution
Max
57.72%
ASML
29.71%
Q3
20.92%
Median
7.04%
Q1
-4.69%
Min
-32.92%
Largest peers
NVDA
62.97%
TSM
46.51%
MU
41.49%
AVGO
38.85%
ASML
29.71%
AMD
13.37%
INTC
-5.90%
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on net margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

ASML (ASML) turns 36.02% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

36.02%

Group distribution
Max
65.60%
ASML
36.02%
Q3
21.10%
Median
9.27%
Q1
-8.85%
Min
-46.64%
Largest peers
MU
67.62%
NVDA
65.60%
TSM
58.11%
AVGO
48.99%
ASML
36.02%
AMD
14.40%
INTC
6.88%
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on operating margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability at a Glance

ASML (ASML) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ASMLIndustry group median
Return on Equity (TTM)52.24%6.39%
Return on Assets (TTM)15.66%3.06%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)29.71%7.04%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)36.02%9.27%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)52.60%46.49%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

ASML (ASML) has current ratio of 1.36, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.36

Group distribution
Max
11.30
Q3
6.09
Median
3.28
Q1
2.37
ASML
1.36
Min
0.51
Largest peers
NVDA
3.44
MU
2.90
AMD
2.73
TSM
2.49
INTC
2.31
AVGO
2.24
ASML
1.36
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on current ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

ASML (ASML) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.13

Group distribution
Max
1.44
Q3
0.63
Median
0.20
ASML
0.13
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00
Largest peers
AVGO
0.74
INTC
0.36
TSM
0.18
MU
0.15
ASML
0.13
NVDA
0.07
AMD
0.06
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength at a Glance

ASML (ASML) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ASMLIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.363.28
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.130.20
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.45-0.25

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

ASML (ASML) has dividend yield of 0.47%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.47%

Group distribution
Max
0.93%
ASML
0.47%
Q3
0.39%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
TSM
0.90%
AVGO
0.68%
NVDA
0.49%
ASML
0.47%
MU
0.06%
AMD
0.00%
INTC
0.00%
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on dividend yield within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

ASML (ASML) has payout ratio of 25.82%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

25.82%

Group distribution
Max
41.26%
ASML
25.82%
Q3
19.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
AVGO
41.26%
TSM
27.93%
ASML
25.82%
MU
2.17%
NVDA
0.61%
AMD
0.00%
INTC
0.00%
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Where ASML (ASML) stands on payout ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividends at a Glance

ASML (ASML) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ASMLIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.47%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)25.82%0.00%