ASML

ASML Holding

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Technology

industry

Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

Netherlands

Next Earnings Date

04/15/26

Business Summary

ASML Holding develops and supplies advanced semiconductor equipment used by chip manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. The company’s systems are critical to enabling leading-edge semiconductor fabrication for logic and memory chips worldwide.

VALUATION

P/E

45.7

Market Cap ($M USD)

$531,269

Forward P/E

34.7

PEG

2.1

PRICE TO SALES

13.4

PRICE TO BOOK

22.1

EV / EBITDA

35.2

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.60%

Annual Payout

$8.79

Payout Ratio

26.60%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

2

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

24.00%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$29.19

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$37.51

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

17.10%

Return on Equity (ROE)

49.00%

Operating Margin

34.60%

Debt-to-Equity

0.2

Piotroski F-Score

8

Altman Z-Score

10.8

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

40.40%%

Current Ratio

1.3

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

ASML Holding operates in the Technology sector within Semiconductor Equipment & Materials and trades on the Nasdaq with a market cap of $531,269 million. The company trades at a P/E of 45.7 and a forward P/E of 34.7, with a PEG Forward of 2.1, while delivering a 49.00% operating margin and 17.10% return on equity. With Debt/Equity at 34.60% and short interest at 24.00% of float ahead of its 04/15/26 earnings report, the stock reflects both premium valuation and notable market skepticism.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a semiconductor equipment leader, ASML is deeply tied to advanced chip manufacturing and next-generation technology development. Its performance is closely linked to capital spending cycles in high-performance computing and AI-driven semiconductor demand.

The Bull Case

The company demonstrates strong profitability with a 49.00% operating margin and 17.10% return on equity, supporting its premium Price/Sales of 13.4 and Price/Book of 22.1. A forward P/E of 34.7 relative to a current P/E of 45.7 suggests expectations for improved earnings dynamics over time.

The Bear Case

The valuation remains elevated at a 45.7 P/E and 2.1 PEG Forward, which may limit upside if growth underperforms expectations. Additionally, 24.00% short interest and an estimated EPS Next Year of $29.19 versus current EPS of 35.2 could signal concerns about near-term earnings pressure.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

0.30%

Analyst Consensus

1.43

Average Analyst Price Target

$1,577.22

Institutional Ownership %

18.70%

1-Year Beta

1.5

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

0.00%%

Distance to 52-Week High

84.20%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

225.10%%