Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsASML Holding NV ADR (ASML)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$213.27
-0.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $252.01B
ASML
ASML Holding NV ADR
$1,592.02
+4.97%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $595.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ASML Holding NV ADR generates 621% more annual revenue ($33.69B vs $4.67B). ASML leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 17.2%. ASML appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.15. ASML earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ARM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
ASML
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.0%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 29.1x book value
Earnings declined 12.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 1396.5x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARM
The strongest argument for ARM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.2% and operating margin at 15.4%. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ASML
The strongest argument for ASML centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 36.0%. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 279.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ASML
The primary concerns for ASML are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 51.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM profiles as a growth stock while ASML is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.41 — expect wider price swings.
ARM is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
ARM generates stronger free cash flow (186M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ASML scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 29.7% margins and 13.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Arm Holdings plc architects, develops, and licenses central processing unit products and related technologies for semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers rely on to develop products.
ASML Holding NV ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
ASML Holding NV develops, produces, markets, sells and services advanced semiconductor equipment systems consisting of lithography, metrology and inspection related systems for memory and logic chip manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.
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