Risk factor
Low default risk
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
ASML Holding N.V., founded in 1984 and based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment for chipmakers. Known as ASM Lithography Holding N.V. until its name change in 2001, the company is involved in the design, production, sales, marketing, and servicing of these critical systems. Its comprehensive product lineup includes sophisticated lithography, metrology, and inspection systems. ASML's lithography offerings feature cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet (EUV) systems, as well as deep ultraviolet (DUV) solutions, encompassing both immersion and dry technologies, engineered to facilitate the creation of a wide array of semiconductor nodes and technologies. The company also delivers specialized metrology and inspection tools, such as its YieldStar optical metrology systems for assessing pattern quality on silicon wafers, and HMI electron beam solutions for precisely locating and analyzing individual defects in chips. Furthermore, ASML provides computational lithography solutions and software for controlling its lithography systems. Its service portfolio includes refurbishing and upgrading existing equipment, alongside extensive customer support. ASML maintains a significant global presence, operating across key regions including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China, the wider Asian market, the Netherlands, other European countries, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EB
Target Price
The average target price of ASML is 1660 and suggests 13% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to dec