ASML— ASML Holding N.V.
NasdaqGSTechnology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) stock trades at $1747.58, down 2.09% on the day. With a market capitalization of $671.25 billion, ASML is a mega-cap technology stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 60.2, a forward P/E of 30.3 and earnings per share (EPS) of $29.01. Over the most recent period the company reported 21% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 30.1%. Below you'll find ASML's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials space within the Technology sector. With a market cap of $671.2B, it qualifies as a large-cap company. The company is growing revenue strongly while maintaining healthy profitability — a combination that investors typically reward with a premium valuation.
- Forward P/E (30.3×) is lower than trailing P/E (60.2×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue grew 21% year-over-year — exceptional top-line expansion
- Earnings grew 28% YoY — bottom-line is expanding fast
- Exceptional profit margin of 30.1% — the business retains a large share of each dollar earned
- ROE of 53.9% shows management efficiently converts equity into profit
- High P/E of 60.2× implies high expectations already priced in — leaves little room for disappointment
- High debt-to-equity of 9.09× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
Verdict
Strong Buy
Multiple fundamental strengths with few red flags. Long-term buyers may find this compelling.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $1747.58
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$26.93
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$103.75
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
9/10
90% score
Pays dividends
14Y hist.14+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
14 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
53.9%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
30.1%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+21.3%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+28.5%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
9.09×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.33×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$3.4B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
0.52%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 14, 2026
88
days
EPS (TTM)
$29.01
P/E (TTM)
60.2
Fwd P/E
30.3
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
0.52%
5Y Avg Annual
$6.4464
Last Payment
$3.1770
Ex-Date
04/27/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest04/27/2026 | 05/05/2026 | $3.1770 | 0.73% |
02/10/2026 | 02/18/2026 | $1.8830 | 0.43% |
10/29/2025 | 11/06/2025 | $1.8640 | 0.43% |
07/29/2025 | 08/06/2025 | $1.8470 | 0.42% |
04/28/2025 | 05/06/2025 | $2.0910 | 0.48% |
02/11/2025 | 02/19/2025 | $1.5700 | 0.36% |
10/29/2024 | 11/06/2024 | $1.6410 | 0.38% |
07/29/2024 | 08/06/2024 | $1.6430 | 0.38% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$1,747.58
Price
$3.1770
Last div. (quarterly)
551
shares
Own 551 ASML shares ($962,916.58) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$962,916.58
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About ASML Holding N.V.
ASML Holding N.V. provides lithography solutions for the development, production, marketing, sales, upgrading, and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems. The company offers lithography, metrology, and inspection systems. It also provides extreme ultraviolet lithography systems; and deep ultraviolet lithography systems comprising immersion and dry lithography systems solutions to manufacture various range of semiconductor nodes and technologies. In addition, the company offers metrology and inspection systems, including YieldStar optical metrology systems, a diffraction-based wafer metrology platform to assess the quality of patterns on the wafers; and HMI electron beam solutions to locate and analyze individual chip defects. Further, it provides computational lithography solutions, and lithography systems and control software solutions; and refurbishes and upgrades lithography systems, as well as offers customer support and related services. Additionally, the company offers hardware, software, and services to chipmakers to produce the patterns of integrated circuits. It operates in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China, rest of Asia, the Netherlands, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. The company was formerly known as ASM Lithography Holding N.V. and changed its name to ASML Holding N.V. in 2001. ASML Holding N.V. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Location
Veldhoven, Netherlands
Employees
43,938
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ASML — Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) a good stock to buy in 2026?
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 21%, a strong 30% net margin and a 54% return on equity, while risks include a rich P/E of 60× and high leverage (debt/equity of 9.1). Whether ASML is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is ASML's stock price today?
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) trades at $1747.58, down 2.09% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does ASML pay a dividend?
Yes. ASML Holding N.V. pays an annual dividend of $9.09 per share, a dividend yield of 0.52%. The most recent ex-dividend date was July 28, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 30% of earnings.
Is ASML overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 60.2×, ASML trades at a premium valuation for the technology sector. Its PEG ratio is 2.19. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is ASML's market cap?
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) has a market capitalization of $671.25 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Technology sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.