Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.89%.
The industry rank for ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ASMLF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 54.68% of 962
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 12.175
vs ASMLF: 21.89
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
ASML Holding NV 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
ASML Holding NV 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE % 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.
ASMLF vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
ASML Holding NV (ASMLF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 21.89 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on ASML Holding NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASML Holding NV ranks #436 out of 962 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE % too high?
ASML Holding NV's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.89. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.18. ASML Holding NV's value of 21.89 is 79.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASML Holding NV ranks #436 out of 962 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ASML Holding NV has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASML Holding NV's 3-Year RORE % compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ASML Holding NV ranks #436 out of 962 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts ASML Holding NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.18. ASML Holding NV's value of 21.89 is 79.8% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 12.18, based on 962 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ASML Holding NV's current 3-Year RORE % of 21.89 is 79.8% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on ASML Holding NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASML Holding NV's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.89. 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 (ASMLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,101.93, compared to a current price of $1,801.62 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 21.89 and 79.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 12.18. ASML Holding NV's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ASML Holding NV (ASMLF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 21.89 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 (ASMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASML Holding NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,801.62 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,101.93.
GuruFocus considers ASML Holding NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASMLF:
3-Year RORE %: 21.89
GF Value™: $1,101.93 vs. price of $1,801.62 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% above the Semiconductors median (#436 of 962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASMLF 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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