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ASML’s Surge to Record High Masks Lowball Valuation Versus Peers
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ASML’s Surge to Record High Masks Lowball Valuation Versus Peers ASML Holding NV’s ascent to fresh record highs has been a highlight for European markets, yet it’s done little to improve what is the stock’s cheapest relative valuation in years. While the Dutch company’s shares are up 64% in 2026, the gain has lagged that of the broader US semiconductor sector, which has been lifted by soaring demand for artificial intelligence tools. It’s also behind peers like Applied Materials Inc. and key...
ASML’s Surge to Record High Masks Lowball Valuation Versus Peers
ASML Holding NV’s ascent to fresh record highs has been a highlight for European markets, yet it’s done little to improve what is the stock’s cheapest relative valuation in years.
While the Dutch company’s shares are up 64% in 2026, the gain has lagged that of the broader US semiconductor sector, which has been lifted by soaring demand for artificial intelligence tools. It’s also behind peers like Applied Materials Inc. and key customers like Samsung Electronics Co.