ASML vs ETN: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of ASML Holding N.V. and Eaton Corporation plc โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-08-06.
ASML Holding N.V. ยท Technology
$1,775.64
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
VS
Eaton Corporation plc ยท Industrials
$447.28
-9.5% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade C+
QuantHub Verdict
ASML has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). ETN trades at a lower forward P/E (33.2x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric ASML ETN
Current Price $1,775.64 $447.28
Fair Value Estimate $2,574.68 $405.00
Upside to Fair Value +45.0% -9.5%
Market Cap $684.4B $173.7B
Forward P/E 62.1x 33.2x
EV / EBITDA 47.1x 30.0x
Price / Sales 18.4x 5.8x
Price / FCF 69.1x 38.6x
Revenue Growth YoY +13.2% +21.0%
Gross Margin 52.6% 35.9%
Operating Margin 34.8% 17.7%
Return on Equity 52.0% 18.9%
Dividend Yield 0% 0.98%
FCF Yield 1.45% 2.59%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
ASML โ€” ASML Holding N.V.
ASML Holding N.V. is a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer specializing in photolithography systems critical for chip production. The company exhibits high business quality with a durable competitive moat supported by advanced technology and strong market position, reflected in a 52% return on equity and robust margins including a 52.6% gross margin and 29.7% net margin. Despite strong rโ€ฆ
ETN โ€” Eaton Corporation plc
Eaton is a 115-year-old power management company whose Electrical Americas, Electrical Global and Aerospace segments have become a core beneficiary of the same AI data-center, grid modernization and reshoring supercycle driving GE Vernova and Vertiv. Q2 2026 results were record-setting: revenue of $8.5 billion (up 21% year over year, 14% organic), adjusted EPS of $3.15, and segment margins of 23.โ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric ASML ETN
Zone Low $1,931.01 $305.00
Zone High $2,188.48 $345.00
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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