ASML vs TMO: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of ASML Holding N.V. and Thermo Fisher Scientific 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
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Β· Healthcare
$462.60
+10.1% upside to fair value
Grade B
QuantHub Verdict
ASML has more upside to fair value (+65.1%). TMO trades at a lower forward P/E (25.1x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric ASML TMO
Current Price $1,458.97 $462.60
Fair Value Estimate $2,408.73 $509.20
Upside to Fair Value +65.1% +10.1%
Market Cap $562.3B $171.9B
Forward P/E 48.3x 25.1x
EV / EBITDA 37.6x 19.0x
Price / Sales 14.4x 3.8x
Price / FCF 54.4x 25.5x
Revenue Growth YoY +13.2% +6.2%
Gross Margin 52.6% 39.4%
Operating Margin 34.8% 17.8%
Return on Equity 52.0% 13.3%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 1.84% 3.92%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Strong Buy
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…
TMO β€” Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. operates in the healthcare sector, specializing in medical diagnostics and research tools across four main segments: Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services, Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, and Specialty Diagnostics. The company demonstrates medium business quality with steady revenue growth of 6.2% and earnings growth of 9.6% in the most recent q…
Accumulation Zones
Metric ASML TMO
Zone Low $1,806.55 $381.90
Zone High $2,047.42 $432.82
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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