ASML vs. MU: ASML vs. Micron Technology Stock Comparison

July 2, 2026

How do ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

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

Micron Technology (MU) 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 Micron Technology (MU)
Profile Item	ASML	MU
Name	ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares	Micron Technology, Inc.
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	766.77 billion USD	1,303.65 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	March 15, 1995	June 1, 1984
Security Type	ADR	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ASML

ASML (ASML) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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 Micron Technology (MU). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
Total Return (1Y)	150.19%	838.79%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ASML

ASML (ASML) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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 Metrics

Risk profile metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	44.41%	74.54%
Beta (5Y)	1.78	2.14
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.90M	52.19M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

ASML and MU are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both ASML (ASML) at 52.24% and Micron Technology (MU) at 66.64% turn shareholders’ equity into profit at rates above their industry benchmark ranges for ROE. That is a strong capital-efficiency signal, though leverage and the equity base still matter.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

52.24%

ASML: 52.24%
Max: 39.69%
Q3: 16.53%
Median: 6.57%
Q1: -4.74%
Min: -35.15%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

66.64%

MU: 66.64%
Max: 39.69%
Q3: 16.53%
Median: 6.57%
Q1: -4.74%
Min: -35.15%

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

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both ASML (ASML) at 29.71% and Micron Technology (MU) at 55.91% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

29.71%

Max: 55.91%
ASML: 29.71%
Q3: 21.03%
Median: 7.10%
Q1: -3.31%
Min: -32.92%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

55.91%

MU: 55.91%
Max: 55.91%
Q3: 21.03%
Median: 7.10%
Q1: -3.31%
Min: -32.92%

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

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) at 80.37% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and ASML (ASML) at 36.02% also operates in the top quartile.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

36.02%

Max: 61.85%
ASML: 36.02%
Q3: 20.61%
Median: 9.68%
Q1: -8.08%
Min: -46.64%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

80.37%

MU: 80.37%
Max: 61.85%
Q3: 20.61%
Median: 9.68%
Q1: -8.08%
Min: -46.64%

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

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
ROE (TTM)	52.24%	66.64%
ROA (TTM)	15.66%	34.87%
Net Margin (TTM)	29.71%	55.91%
Operating Margin (TTM)	36.02%	80.37%
Gross Margin (TTM)	52.60%	72.57%

Growth

Revenue Growth

ASML (ASML) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth Metrics

Revenue growth metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
Revenue Growth (YoY)	15.58%	48.85%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	15.55%	6.71%

EPS Growth

ASML (ASML) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth Metrics

EPS growth metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
EPS Growth (YoY)	36.49%	984.29%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	17.79%	-0.69%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron Technology (MU) at 3.43 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while ASML (ASML) at 1.36 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for ASML.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.36

Max: 11.30
Q3: 6.05
Median: 3.30
Q1: 2.37
ASML: 1.36
Min: 0.51

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.43

Max: 11.30
Q3: 6.05
MU: 3.43
Median: 3.30
Q1: 2.37
Min: 0.51

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

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both ASML (ASML) at 0.13 and Micron Technology (MU) at 0.06 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: 0.23
ASML: 0.13
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.06

Max: 1.44
Q3: 0.63
Median: 0.23
MU: 0.06
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

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

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.36	3.43
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.13	0.06
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.45	-0.29

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

ASML (ASML) at 0.31% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Micron Technology (MU) at 0.05% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, ASML the richer one.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.31%

Max: 0.51%
ASML: 0.31%
Q3: 0.22%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.05%

Max: 0.51%
Q3: 0.22%
MU: 0.05%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) at 1.12% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while ASML (ASML) at 25.82% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

25.82%

Max: 47.82%
ASML: 25.82%
Q3: 19.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.12%

Max: 47.82%
Q3: 19.71%
MU: 1.12%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.31%	0.05%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	25.82%	1.12%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) at 26.11 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while ASML (ASML) at 67.58 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for MU, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

67.58

Max: 322.01
Q3: 161.17
Median: 80.74
ASML: 67.58
Q1: 49.56
Min: 12.00

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

26.11

Max: 322.01
Q3: 161.17
Median: 80.74
Q1: 49.56
MU: 26.11
Min: 12.00

ASML (ASML) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both ASML (ASML) at 22.76 and Micron Technology (MU) at 14.44 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

22.76

Max: 49.18
Q3: 23.18
ASML: 22.76
Median: 11.17
Q1: 4.37
Min: 0.01

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.44

Max: 49.18
Q3: 23.18
MU: 14.44
Median: 11.17
Q1: 4.37
Min: 0.01

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

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Micron Technology (MU) at 17.97 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and ASML (ASML) at 1,801.20 prices even higher, above its industry range.

ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1,801.20

ASML: 1,801.20
Max: 28.28
Q3: 14.62
Median: 8.49
Q1: 4.67
Min: 0.21

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

17.97

Max: 28.28
MU: 17.97
Q3: 14.62
Median: 8.49
Q1: 4.67
Min: 0.21

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

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for ASML (ASML) and Micron Technology (MU)
Metric	ASML	MU
P/E Ratio (TTM)	67.58	26.11
P/S Ratio (TTM)	22.76	14.44
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1,801.20	17.97
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	1.08%	0.59%