ASML (ASML) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA)
This page compares ASML (ASML) with NVIDIA (NVDA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
ASML (ASML) and NVIDIA (NVDA) both belong to the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, though ASML is classified under Semiconductor Materials & Equipment while NVDA falls under Semiconductors.
NVIDIA (NVDA) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while ASML (ASML) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Name | ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares | NVIDIA 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 | 677.36 billion USD | 4,967.73 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | March 15, 1995 | January 22, 1999 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 31.46 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while ASML (ASML) at 58.48 sits around the industry midpoint — NVDA has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
58.48
- Max
- 212.79
- Q3
- 113.68
- Median
- 59.91
- Q1
- 40.81
- Min
- 8.08
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
31.46
- Max
- 212.79
- Q3
- 113.68
- Median
- 59.91
- Q1
- 40.81
- Min
- 8.08
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both ASML (ASML) at 20.10 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 19.60 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
20.10
- Max
- 39.06
- Q3
- 19.46
- Median
- 9.31
- Q1
- 4.15
- Min
- 0.02
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
19.60
- Max
- 39.06
- Q3
- 19.46
- Median
- 9.31
- Q1
- 4.15
- Min
- 0.02
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Measured against book value, both ASML (ASML) at 1,550.96 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 31.69 look expensive — each Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) sits above its industry’s benchmark range.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
1,550.96
- Max
- 25.06
- Q3
- 14.23
- Median
- 7.32
- Q1
- 3.83
- Min
- 0.25
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
31.69
- Max
- 25.06
- Q3
- 14.23
- Median
- 7.32
- Q1
- 3.83
- Min
- 0.25
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 58.48 | 31.46 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 20.10 | 19.60 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1,550.96 | 31.69 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.22% | 0.93% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both ASML (ASML) at 52.24% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 114.29% post Return on Equity (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, pointing to unusually strong headline returns on shareholders’ equity.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
52.24%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 16.03%
- Median
- 6.39%
- Q1
- -5.03%
- Min
- -35.15%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
114.29%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 16.03%
- Median
- 6.39%
- Q1
- -5.03%
- Min
- -35.15%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 62.97% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and ASML (ASML) at 29.71% also retains a top-quartile share.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
29.71%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.82%
- Median
- 7.04%
- Q1
- -4.10%
- Min
- -32.92%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
62.97%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.82%
- Median
- 7.04%
- Q1
- -4.10%
- Min
- -32.92%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both ASML (ASML) at 36.02% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 65.60% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
36.02%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 22.06%
- Median
- 10.10%
- Q1
- -8.30%
- Min
- -46.64%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
65.60%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 22.06%
- Median
- 10.10%
- Q1
- -8.30%
- Min
- -46.64%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 52.24% | 114.29% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 15.66% | 52.73% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.71% | 62.97% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.02% | 65.60% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 52.60% | 74.15% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 15.58% | 65.47% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 15.55% | 100.05% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 36.49% | 66.67% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 17.79% | 204.24% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 3.44 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry 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
- 6.02
- Median
- 3.28
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
3.44
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.02
- Median
- 3.28
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both ASML (ASML) at 0.13 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.07 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.13
- Max
- 1.53
- Q3
- 0.64
- Median
- 0.22
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.07
- Max
- 1.53
- Q3
- 0.64
- Median
- 0.22
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.36 | 3.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.45 | -0.24 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
ASML (ASML) at 0.50% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.49%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.50%
- Max
- 1.12%
- Q3
- 0.49%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.49%
- Max
- 1.12%
- Q3
- 0.49%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.61% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. ASML (ASML) at 25.82% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
ASML
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
25.82%
- Max
- 47.82%
- Q3
- 19.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.61%
- Max
- 47.82%
- Q3
- 19.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.50% | 0.49% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 25.82% | 0.61% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | ASML | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 138.46% | 46.72% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 40.68% | 34.79% |
| Beta | 1.82 | 2.20 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.71M | 167.25M |