ASML vs. INTC: ASML vs. Intel Stock Comparison

June 13, 2026

This page compares ASML (ASML) with Intel (INTC) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

ASML

INTC

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): 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 Intel (INTC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
1-Year Return	138.89%	499.76%

Risk

Drawdown

ASML

INTC

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): 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

Risk metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
1-Year Volatility	42.83%	73.84%
Beta	1.78	2.20
3-Month Avg. Volume	1.80M	127.66M

Company Profile

ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC) both belong to the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, though ASML is classified under Semiconductor Materials & Equipment while INTC falls under Semiconductors.

Intel (INTC) trades as ordinary local shares, while ASML (ASML) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Profile Item	ASML	INTC
Name	ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares	Intel Corporation
Country/Region	Netherlands	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductor Materials & Equipment	Semiconductors
Market Capitalization	718.25 billion USD	626.09 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	March 15, 1995	March 17, 1980
Security Type	ADR	Common Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: ASML (ASML) trades at 62.49 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Intel (INTC) has no P/E ratio this period.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

62.49

Max: 261.27
Q3: 146.72
Median: 71.81
ASML: 62.49
Q1: 47.83
Min: 6.57

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

Max: 261.27
Q3: 146.72
Median: 71.81
Q1: 47.83
Min: 6.57
INTC: --

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): INTC does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; ASML is benchmarked against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both ASML (ASML) at 21.32 and Intel (INTC) at 11.65 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

21.32

Max: 37.84
Q3: 22.05
ASML: 21.32
Median: 10.55
Q1: 4.79
Min: 0.02

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

11.65

Max: 37.84
Q3: 22.05
INTC: 11.65
Median: 10.55
Q1: 4.79
Min: 0.02

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Intel (INTC) at 5.62 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while ASML (ASML) at 1,660.67 prices above its benchmark range — ASML looks rich relative to book.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1,660.67

ASML: 1,660.67
Max: 27.08
Q3: 14.21
Median: 7.77
Q1: 3.94
Min: 0.24

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.62

Max: 27.08
Q3: 14.21
Median: 7.77
INTC: 5.62
Q1: 3.94
Min: 0.24

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)	62.49	--
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)	21.32	11.65
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)	1,660.67	5.62
Free Cash Flow Yield	1.15%	-1.33%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative ROE of -2.91%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile ASML (ASML) reports 52.24%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

52.24%

ASML: 52.24%
Max: 39.82%
Q3: 17.02%
Median: 6.39%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -35.15%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-2.91%

Max: 39.82%
Q3: 17.02%
Median: 6.39%
INTC: -2.91%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -35.15%

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative net margin of -5.90%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile ASML (ASML) reports 29.71%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.71%

Max: 57.72%
ASML: 29.71%
Q3: 20.92%
Median: 7.04%
Q1: -4.69%
Min: -32.92%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-5.90%

Max: 57.72%
Q3: 20.92%
Median: 7.04%
Q1: -4.69%
INTC: -5.90%
Min: -32.92%

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

ASML (ASML) at 36.02% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Intel (INTC) at 6.88%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

36.02%

Max: 65.60%
ASML: 36.02%
Q3: 21.10%
Median: 9.27%
Q1: -8.85%
Min: -46.64%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.88%

Max: 65.60%
Q3: 21.10%
Median: 9.27%
INTC: 6.88%
Q1: -8.85%
Min: -46.64%

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
Return on Equity (TTM)	52.24%	-2.91%
Return on Assets (TTM)	15.66%	0.63%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)	29.71%	-5.90%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)	36.02%	6.88%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)	52.60%	37.20%

Growth

Revenue Growth

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
1-Year Revenue Growth	15.58%	-0.47%
3-Year Revenue CAGR	15.55%	-5.71%

EPS Growth

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
1-Year EPS Growth	36.49%	--
3-Year EPS CAGR	17.79%	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both ASML (ASML) at 1.36 and Intel (INTC) at 2.31 run current ratio in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.36

Max: 11.30
Q3: 6.09
Median: 3.28
Q1: 2.37
ASML: 1.36
Min: 0.51

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.31

Max: 11.30
Q3: 6.09
Median: 3.28
Q1: 2.37
INTC: 2.31
Min: 0.51

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both ASML (ASML) at 0.13 and Intel (INTC) at 0.36 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.13

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.63
Median: 0.20
ASML: 0.13
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.36

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.63
INTC: 0.36
Median: 0.20
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.36	2.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)	0.13	0.36
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.45	0.86

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Intel (INTC) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile ASML (ASML) reports a yield of 0.47%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.47%

Max: 0.93%
ASML: 0.47%
Q3: 0.39%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 0.93%
Q3: 0.39%
INTC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Intel (INTC) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile ASML (ASML) reports a payout of 25.82%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

25.82%

Max: 41.26%
ASML: 25.82%
Q3: 19.10%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max: 41.26%
Q3: 19.10%
INTC: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

ASML (ASML) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for ASML (ASML) and Intel (INTC)
Metric	ASML	INTC
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.47%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	25.82%	0.00%