ASML Holding (ASML) vs. TSMC (TSM)

Company Profile

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

Both ASML Holding (ASML, NY Reg Shrs) and TSMC (TSM, ADR) trade as depositary receipts or similar foreign-share lines; core company financials may still be comparable, but trading line, FX, program fees, dividend withholding, and home-market rules are worth keeping in view.

Historical Performance

ASML Holding (ASML) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.27, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas TSMC (TSM) is closer to market-like at 1.18 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.

TSMC (TSM) is heavily traded at around 42.75M shares per day, whereas ASML Holding (ASML) sees a more moderate 0.72M — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

Historical Performance at a Glance

Profitability

Both ASML Holding (ASML) at 44.68% and TSMC (TSM) at 36.93% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

Both ASML Holding (ASML) at 31.26% and TSMC (TSM) at 47.00% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

Both ASML Holding (ASML) at 36.90% and TSMC (TSM) at 53.31% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

Profitability at a Glance

Financial Strength

TSMC (TSM) at 2.49 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while ASML Holding (ASML) at 1.24 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for ASML.

Both ASML Holding (ASML) at 0.19 and TSMC (TSM) at 0.17 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

ASML Holding (ASML) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 164.15, above its industry benchmark range, while TSMC (TSM) at 8.32 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Growth

Revenue Growth

Revenue Growth at a Glance

EPS Growth

EPS Growth at a Glance

Dividend

Both ASML Holding (ASML) at 0.50% and TSMC (TSM) at 0.87% report Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, indicating higher cash yield relative to share price than typical competitors.

Both ASML Holding (ASML) at 24.97% and TSMC (TSM) at 25.55% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

Dividend at a Glance

Valuation

TSMC (TSM) at 29.38 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while ASML Holding (ASML) at 49.86 sits around the industry midpoint — TSM has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

Both ASML Holding (ASML) at 15.59 and TSMC (TSM) at 13.81 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.

TSMC (TSM) at 7.75 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while ASML Holding (ASML) at 14.51 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — ASML carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

Valuation at a Glance