ASML Holding NV (XTER:ASME) Research & Development: €4,163 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XTER:ASME ASML Holding NV XTER:ASME
91 GF Score
Price €1,565.20
GF Value €966.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ASML Holding NV Research & Development?

ASML Holding NV XTER:ASME -6.01% 91 Research & Development is €4,163 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:ASME with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €966.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ASML Holding NV's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,185 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,163 Mil.

ASML Holding NV  (XTER:ASME) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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ASML Holding NV Research & Development Historical Data

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ASML Holding NV Research & Development Chart

ASML Holding NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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ASML Holding NV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ASML Holding NV Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4,163 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €4,163 Mil mean?
ASML Holding NV (XTER:ASME) has a Research & Development of €4,163 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ASML Holding NV and its competitors.
Is ASML Holding NV's Research & Development too high?
ASML Holding NV's current Research & Development is €4,163 Mil. Overall, ASML Holding NV has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASML Holding NV's Research & Development compare to LRCX and AMAT?
ASML Holding NV's Research & Development of €4,163 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ASML Holding NV and its competitors. ASML Holding NV's current Research & Development is €4,163 Mil. 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 (XTER:ASME) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €966.93, compared to a current price of €1,565.20 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €4,163 Mil. ASML Holding NV's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ASML Holding NV (XTER:ASME), the current Research & Development is €4,163 Mil as of Mar. 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 (XTER:ASME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASML Holding NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1,565.20 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €966.93. GuruFocus considers ASML Holding NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:ASME:

  • Research & Development: €4,163 Mil
  • GF Value™: €966.93 vs. price of €1,565.20 (61.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:ASME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ASML Holding NV Business Description

Address De Run 6501, Veldhoven, NB, NLD, 5504 DR
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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