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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-13
Asml Holding Nv (ASML) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
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Rank in coverage
Top 35%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$662.06B
mega-cap · #1 of 13 peers
Summary
Asml Holding Nv (ASML) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Asml Holding Nv outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Asml Holding Nv is a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $662.06B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 13 Special Industry Machinery, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 33.76x is the highest of the 13 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for ASML is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How ASML ranks among 5379 stocks
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Fundamentals
Asml Holding Nv (ASML) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Special Industry Machinery, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | ASML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $662.06B | 1/13 |
| P/B Ratio | 33.76x | 1/13 |
| EPS | $19.49 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $50.89 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | ASML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 39.1% | 2/12 |
| ROA | 15.2% | 3/13 |
| ROIC | 34.1% | 1/12 |
| Gross Margin | 51.6% | 4/14 |
| Operating Margin | 32.7% | 2/14 |
| Net Margin | 27.9% | 3/13 |
| EBT Margin | 33.5% | 2/14 |
| Tax Rate | 16.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | ASML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26x | 11/12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.79x | 11/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.58x | 2/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.58x | 2/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 98.7x | 3/14 |
| Working Capital | $6.35B | 1/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | ASML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $9.44B | 1/14 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 73.0% | 3/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | ASML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 1.2x | 10/11 |
| Days Inventory | 314 days | 2/11 |
| Payables Period | 97 days | 2/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | ASML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $8.97B | 1/14 |
| Net Income | $7.66B | 2/13 |
| R&D Expense | $4.06B | 1/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.12B | 2/14 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $13.27B | 2/14 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | ASML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 385M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $30.62B | 60.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $12.92B | 25.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $3.02B | 6.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $11.43B | 22.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $30.95B | 61.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $20.74B | 41.0% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Special Industry Machinery, NEC
Asml Holding Nv (ASML) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Asml Holding Nv (Special Industry Machinery, NEC): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Asml Holding Nv | ▲ | $662.06B |
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | ▲ | $376.79B |
| ACMR Acm Research, Inc. | ▲ | $4.52B |
| ACLS Axcelis Technologies Inc | ▲ | $3.86B |
| VECO Veeco Instruments Inc | ▲ | $3.01B |
| AZTA Azenta, Inc. | ▲ | $1.66B |
| CRCT Cricut, Inc. | ▶ | $1.37B |
| ERII Energy Recovery, Inc. | ▲ | $350M |
| ASYS Amtech Systems Inc | ▲ | $270M |
| SOTK Sono Tek Corp | ▲ | $113M |
| TRT Trio-Tech International | ▲ | $55M |
| CVV Cvd Equipment Corp | ▲ | $28M |
| GLGI Greystone Logistics, Inc. | ▼ | $7M |
| OCLN Originclear, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
Where ASML sits on the market map
Technology · Special Industry Machinery, NEC
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FAQ
Asml Holding Nv (ASML) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Asml Holding Nv (ASML) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Asml Holding Nv outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Asml Holding Nv stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for ASML is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Asml Holding Nv forecasts updated?
Asml Holding Nv forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Asml Holding Nv's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, ASML included, share the SEC industry code Special Industry Machinery, NEC. The largest are: Lam Research Corp (LRCX), Acm Research, Inc. (ACMR), Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS), Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO), Azenta, Inc. (AZTA), Cricut, Inc. (CRCT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.