ASML Holding NV (XSWX:ASML) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
ASML Holding NV Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
ASML Holding NV Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASML Holding NV's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASML Holding NV Forward PE Ratio Chart
ASML Holding NV Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.12
24.39
27.10
18.48
ASML Holding NV Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
20.12
21.55
26.88
23.31
24.39
29.24
28.25
28.09
27.10
26.60
29.15
21.83
18.48
25.64
28.17
39.07
XSWX:ASML vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ASML Holding NV's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ASML Holding NV Forward PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ASML Holding NV's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASML Holding NV's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
ASML Holding NV (XSWX:ASML) has a Forward PE Ratio of 51.67 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on ASML Holding NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASML Holding NV ranks #342 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is ASML Holding NV's Forward PE Ratio too high?
ASML Holding NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 51.67. The Semiconductors industry median Forward PE Ratio is 36.80. ASML Holding NV's value of 51.67 is 40.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASML Holding NV ranks #342 out of 545 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ASML Holding NV has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASML Holding NV's Forward PE Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ASML Holding NV ranks #342 out of 545 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ASML Holding NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 36.80. ASML Holding NV's value of 51.67 is 40.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 36.80, based on 545 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ASML Holding NV's current Forward PE Ratio of 51.67 is 40.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on ASML Holding NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 36.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASML Holding NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 51.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASML Holding NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASML Holding NV (XSWX:ASML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF894.70, compared to a current price of CHF1,462.80 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 51.67 and 40.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 36.80. ASML Holding NV's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ASML Holding NV (XSWX:ASML), the current Forward PE Ratio is 51.67 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ASML Holding NV (XSWX:ASML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASML Holding NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1,462.80 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF894.70.
GuruFocus considers ASML Holding NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ASML:
Forward PE Ratio: 51.67
GF Value™: CHF894.70 vs. price of CHF1,462.80 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.4% above the Semiconductors median (#342 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ASML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ASML is the leader in lithography systems for manufacturing semiconductors with 90% market share. Lithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. Lithography allows chipmakers to increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's largest clients are TSMC, Samsung, Intel, SK Hynix, and Micron.
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