Return on Equity (ROE)
Higher than 91% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
91th percentileASML
49.0%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
-1.6%
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholder capital — a 49.0% ROE means ASML earns $0.49 for every dollar of equity.
This is far above the technology sector median of 6.7% and places ASML in the 90th percentile among its peers, indicating exceptional profitability relative to its industry. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is unspecified, the quarter-over-quarter change is unspecified, and no historical values beyond the current reading are provided. Without a trend direction, the combination of a very high ROE with an unknown trend creates a neutral risk profile — the strong level suggests efficient operations, but the lack of movement history leaves uncertainty about sustainability. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the outstanding level alone does not confirm future stability, and the absence of trend data prevents a bullish or bearish conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about ASML?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
How does ASML's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
ASML's Return on Equity (ROE) of 49.0% compares to a Technology sector median of 6.5%, placing it in the 91th percentile.
Who are ASML's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Technology peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LSPD (-9.2%), AMBA (-12.8%), WIX (-13.8%), SMAR (-17.3%), TEAM (-19.1%).
The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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49.0%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
-1.6%
How ASML's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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