GEN vs. ASML

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

GEN (Gen Digital Inc.) and ASML (ASML Holding N.V.) are both stocks. Both are in the Technology sector — GEN in Software - Infrastructure, ASML in Semiconductor Equipment & Materials. Over the past 10 years, GEN returned 12.37%/yr vs 34.11%/yr for ASML. At a 0.37 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

GEN vs. ASML - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) and ASML Holding N.V. (ASML). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GEN achieves a -1.49% return, which is significantly lower than ASML's 61.93% return. Over the past 10 years, GEN has underperformed ASML with an annualized return of 12.37%, while ASML has yielded a comparatively higher 34.11% annualized return.

GEN

• 1D: -3.74%
• 1M: 35.72%
• YTD: -1.49%
• 6M: -1.49%
• 1Y: -6.32%
• 3Y*: 16.10%
• 5Y*: 0.76%
• 10Y*: 12.37%

ASML

• 1D: 1.23%
• 1M: 24.54%
• YTD: 61.93%
• 6M: 51.85%
• 1Y: 132.84%
• 3Y*: 34.91%
• 5Y*: 21.59%
• 10Y*: 34.11%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GEN vs. ASML - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GEN Gen Digital Inc.	-1.49%	1.06%	22.41%	9.29%	-15.81%	27.59%	44.36%	37.17%	-31.76%	18.69%
ASML ASML Holding N.V.	61.93%	56.51%	-7.70%	39.91%	-30.49%	64.13%	66.06%	93.56%	-9.80%	56.23%

Correlation

The correlation between GEN and ASML is 0.06, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.06
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.26
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.31
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.35
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 17, 1995	0.37

Over the past year, the correlation between GEN and ASML has dropped to 0.06 - well below their long-term average of 0.37, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

Market Cap GEN : $16.14B ASML : $665.86B
EPS GEN : $1.57 ASML : $25.86
PE Ratio GEN : 16.88 ASML : 66.77
PEG Ratio GEN : 1.16 ASML : 4.39
PS Ratio GEN : 3.28 ASML : 19.84
PB Ratio GEN : 6.18 ASML : 31.97
Total Revenue (TTM) GEN : $5.00B ASML : $33.69B
Gross Profit (TTM) GEN : $3.92B ASML : $17.72B
EBITDA (TTM) GEN : $2.46B ASML : $12.99B

Return for Risk

GEN vs. ASML — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

GEN

GEN Risk / Return Rank: 32
GEN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
GEN Sortino Ratio Rank: 29
GEN Omega Ratio Rank: 29
GEN Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
GEN Martin Ratio Rank: 35

ASML

ASML Risk / Return Rank: 94
ASML Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
ASML Sortino Ratio Rank: 93
ASML Omega Ratio Rank: 91
ASML Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
ASML Martin Ratio Rank: 95

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

GEN vs. ASML - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) and ASML Holding N.V. (ASML). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	GEN	ASML	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.19	3.29	-3.48
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.05	3.71	-3.77
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.99	1.45	-0.46
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.15	7.48	-7.63
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.29	20.18	-20.47
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

GEN vs. ASML - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GEN Sharpe Ratio is -0.19, which is lower than the ASML Sharpe Ratio of 3.29. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GEN and ASML, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GEN	ASML	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.19	3.29	-3.48
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.02	0.52	-0.49
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.37	0.89	-0.52
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.24	0.56	-0.31

Drawdowns

GEN vs. ASML - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GEN drawdown since its inception was -87.75%, roughly equal to the maximum ASML drawdown of -90.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GEN and ASML.

Drawdown Indicators

	GEN	ASML	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-87.75%	-90.00%	+2.25%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-43.59%	-17.85%	-25.74%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-43.59%	-45.38%	+1.79%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-48.41%	-56.84%	+8.43%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-48.41%	-56.84%	+8.43%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-15.99%	0.00%	-15.99%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-34.29%	-28.15%	-6.14%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	21.47%	6.61%	+14.86%

Volatility

GEN vs. ASML - Volatility Comparison

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has a higher volatility of 16.46% compared to ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) at 14.67%. This indicates that GEN's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ASML based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	GEN	ASML	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	16.46%	14.67%	+1.79%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	28.56%	32.21%	-3.65%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.23%	40.58%	-7.35%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	31.31%	42.03%	-10.72%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.27%	38.50%	-5.23%

Dividends

GEN vs. ASML - Dividend Comparison

GEN's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.89%, more than ASML's 0.51% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ASML ASML Holding N.V.	0.51%	0.97%	0.97%	0.86%	1.27%	0.50%	0.50%	1.40%	0.94%	0.64%	0.92%	0.73%
GEN Gen Digital Inc.	1.89%	1.84%	1.83%	2.19%	2.33%	1.92%	60.15%	1.37%	1.59%	1.07%	18.31%	2.86%

Financials

GEN vs. ASML - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Gen Digital Inc. and ASML Holding N.V. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

GEN - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Gen Digital Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.06B and revenue of 1.28B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 82.8%.

ASML - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, ASML Holding N.V. reported a gross profit of 4.65B and revenue of 8.77B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 53.0%.

GEN - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Gen Digital Inc. reported an operating income of 792.00M and revenue of 1.28B, resulting in an operating margin of 61.7%.

ASML - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, ASML Holding N.V. reported an operating income of 3.16B and revenue of 8.77B, resulting in an operating margin of 36.0%.

GEN - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Gen Digital Inc. reported a net income of 512.00M and revenue of 1.28B, resulting in a net margin of 39.9%.

ASML - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, ASML Holding N.V. reported a net income of 2.76B and revenue of 8.77B, resulting in a net margin of 31.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GEN and ASML in my portfolio?

GEN and ASML have a correlation of 0.06, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, GEN or ASML?

GEN has higher volatility (16.46%) compared to ASML (14.67%). In terms of maximum drawdown, GEN dropped -87.75% vs ASML's -90.00%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ASML currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.29 vs -0.19), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.