At a share price of $1,581.58, recent upside has added to an already strong run, with short term share price momentum aligning with robust multi year total shareholder returns and keeping expectations firmly in focus.<\/p>\n
If ASML\u2019s move has you thinking about broader trends in chip and automation demand, it could be a useful moment to scan 30 robotics and automation stocks<\/a><\/p>\n With ASML now valued at around $1,581.58 per share and a market cap near $598b, plus annual revenue of \u20ac33,692.7m and net income of \u20ac10,011.1m, investors may be considering whether there is still a buying opportunity here or if the market is already pricing in future growth.<\/p>\n Price to earnings of 51x: Is it justified? <\/p>\n ASML is trading on a P\/E of 51x, which looks rich in absolute terms but sits below both the US semiconductor industry average of 63.4x and the peer average of 54.4x.<\/p>\n The P\/E ratio compares the current share price to earnings per share and is a quick way to see how much investors are paying for each dollar of profit. For a company like ASML, with high quality earnings, 15.2% earnings growth over the past year and net profit margins of 29.7%, the market often assigns a premium multiple to reflect that earnings profile.<\/p>\n However, Simply Wall St’s fair P\/E estimate for ASML is 42.4x, which sits well below the current 51x. That gap suggests investors are paying up relative to what the SWS fair ratio indicates the multiple could move toward over time, even if ASML still looks cheaper than many semiconductor peers on this metric.<\/p>\n Explore the SWS fair ratio for ASML Holding<\/a><\/p>\n Result: Price to earnings of 51x (OVERVALUED)<\/p>\n However, you still need to weigh risks such as potential shifts in chip capital spending and any disruption to ASML\u2019s complex global supply chain.<\/p>\n Find out about the key risks to this ASML Holding narrative.<\/a><\/p>\n Another view: Cash flows send a different signal <\/p>\n While the 51x P\/E suggests ASML is expensive relative to its own fair ratio but cheaper than many chip peers, the SWS DCF model is even more cautious. On that view, the stock at $1,581.58 sits well above an estimated value of $799.68, which points to clear valuation risk rather than a safety cushion. For anyone already holding, the key issue is how comfortable you are with that gap if sentiment cools.<\/p>\n Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.<\/a><\/p>\n Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in the world every day (check out ASML Holding for example<\/a>). We show the entire calculation in full. You can track the result in your watchlist<\/a> or portfolio<\/a> and be alerted when this changes, or use our stock screener to discover 47 high quality undervalued stocks<\/a>. If you save a screener<\/a> we even alert you when new companies match – so you never miss a potential opportunity.<\/p>\n Next Steps <\/p>\n Given the mixed signals on value and sentiment so far, it makes sense to look through the numbers yourself and decide what feels reasonable. If you want a quick summary of what the market currently seems optimistic about, start with the 3 key rewards<\/a><\/p>\n Looking for more investment ideas? <\/p>\n If ASML feels fully priced, do not stop here. Broaden your watchlist now so you are not chasing the next opportunity after it has moved.<\/p>\n This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data New: Manage All Your Stock Portfolios in One Place<\/p>\n We’ve created the ultimate portfolio companion for stock investors, and it’s free.<\/p>\n \u2022 Connect an unlimited number of Portfolios and see your total in one currency Try a Demo Portfolio for Free<\/a><\/p>\n Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch<\/a> with us directly. 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<\/a>ASML Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2026<\/p>\n
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