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ASML Holding NV ADR(ASML)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ASML
09/15/2026: ASML (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
ASML is the indispensable manufacturer of lithography systems used by the global semiconductor industry to print complex chip designs. The company possesses a leading position with its exclusive EUV technology, which remains critical for advanced chip production. While the company's long-term growth opportunity is supported by the rising demand for AI and high-performance computing, it faces significant risks from geopolitical export restrictions and cyclical industry demand. The stock is a growth-oriented play, though it experiences high volatility, making it less suitable for risk-averse investors. Investors should monitor developments in export regulations, the ramp-up of High-NA EUV capacity, and overall semiconductor capital expenditure cycles.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | ASML is a fundamental enabler of long-term secular growth in the semiconductor industry. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often trends strongly during cycles of high semiconductor capital expenditure. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The company often commands a premium valuation reflecting its technological moat. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | ASML pays a dividend, but the focus is primarily on capital appreciation. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Exposure to industry cyclicality and geopolitical risk leads to stock price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is sensitive to semiconductor cycle shifts and market sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | High P/E ratios often require sustained earnings growth to justify current prices. |
| Competition risk (Geopolitical/Trade) | High | Export controls on advanced equipment significantly restrict market access in certain regions. |
| Business quality | Strong | ASML possesses a durable competitive advantage due to its unique technological position. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividend yields are modest compared to mature utility or consumer staple stocks. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully scaling production of next-generation EUV systems is technically demanding. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 116.24% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 605.02B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 53.47 | 1Y Target Price 2146.66 |
Price to earnings Ratio 53.47 | 1Y Target Price 2146.66 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares | Beta 1.36 | 52 Weeks Range 855.54 - 1997.38 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 855.54 - 1997.38 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.58% | Basic EPS (TTM) 29.46 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Lithography Systems (EUV/DUV) | Sale of photolithography hardware to foundries and memory manufacturers. | The core revenue driver is the sale of high-tech machines that create chips. |
| Service and Maintenance | Support, software, and spare parts for installed systems. | Steady recurring revenue from maintaining the machines already in use. |
| Geography (Global) | Operations in Asia, US, and Europe. | Global exposure means the company is sensitive to international trade policies. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 53.47 | Forward PE 27.78 | Enterprise Value 611.50B | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.13 |
Enterprise Value 611.50B | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.92 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 47.85 | Shares Outstanding 384.10M | Shares Floating 21.33B |
Shares Outstanding 384.10M | Shares Floating 21.33B | ||
Percent Insiders 0.02 | Percent Institutions 20.4 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
News (Last Updated: 09/15/2026)
About ASML Holding NV ADR
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-03-15 | President, CEO and Chair of the Board of Management Mr. Christophe D. Fouquet | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Full time employees 43938 | Website https://www.asml.com |
Full time employees 43938 | Website https://www.asml.com | ||
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.
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