ASML vs LULU: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of ASML Holding N.V. and Lululemon Athletica Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-05-04.
ASML Holding N.V. Β· Technology
$1,458.97
+65.1% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
VS
Lululemon Athletica Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$128.98
+307.7% upside to fair value
Grade C
QuantHub Verdict
LULU has more upside to fair value (+307.7%). LULU trades at a lower forward P/E (9.7x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric ASML LULU
Current Price $1,458.97 $128.98
Fair Value Estimate $2,408.73 $525.85
Upside to Fair Value +65.1% +307.7%
Market Cap $562.3B $15.1B
Forward P/E 48.3x 9.7x
EV / EBITDA 37.6x 5.6x
Price / Sales 14.4x 1.4x
Price / FCF 54.4x 16.4x
Revenue Growth YoY +13.2% +0.8%
Gross Margin 52.6% 56.6%
Operating Margin 34.8% 19.8%
Return on Equity 52.0% 34.8%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 1.84% 6.09%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Hold
Investment Thesis
ASML β€” ASML Holding N.V.
ASML Holding N.V. is a leading technology company specializing in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, particularly extreme ultraviolet lithography machines which hold a near-monopoly position. The company benefits from a durable competitive moat driven by its technological leadership, high barriers to entry, and strong demand from semiconductor manufacturers globally, especially in China. Desp…
LULU β€” Lululemon Athletica Inc.
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a premium athletic apparel retailer operating primarily in the consumer cyclical sector with a focus on apparel retail. The company has a strong brand and historically high profitability with a gross margin of 56.6% and ROE of 34.8%, but it faces significant near-term challenges including earnings pressure with a 21.6% decline in earnings in the most recent quarter and…
Accumulation Zones
Metric ASML LULU
Zone Low $1,806.55 $394.39
Zone High $2,047.42 $446.97
In Buy Zone? Yes Yes
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