ASML (AMSL) P/E at 53.5x Amid Semiconductor Market Growth

ASML (AMSL) has seen its shares double in the past year, now trading at a trailing P/E of 53.5 and a price-to-sales ratio of 15.8, both historically high. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) operates at a trailing P/E of 36.0, with strong operating margins. The demand for AI chips is contributing to growth in the semiconductor industry, but ASML's high valuation raises concerns about its future earnings potential. Both ASML and TSMC are viewed as critical to the semiconductor market, particularly during the ongoing AI chip boom.