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ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) remains the undisputed gatekeeper of the global semiconductor industry, closing the March 13, 2026, session at €1,186.40 on the Euronext Amsterdam (and $1,345.69 USD on the NASDAQ). Since the start of 2026, the stock has experienced a "V-shaped" recovery; after a volatile 2025 characterized by shifting export regulations, ASML has surged back to near-all-time highs as the market prices in the massive shift from R&D to mass production for High-NA EUV systems.Read more
ASML Holding is one of the most strategically important companies in the global semiconductor industry. The company specializes in producing advanced lithography machines used to manufacture cutting-edge semiconductor chips.Read more
Basic Fit Investment Thesis Investment Overview Basic Fit represents a compelling opportunity where current market pricing does not reflect the company’s medium term earnings potential. The stock currently trades at approximately 5.3 times forward EBITDA, which is close to trough valuation levels despite the fact that the business is likely to deliver a significant improvement in profitability over the next several years.Read more
Narrative summary ASML sits at the centre of advanced semiconductor manufacturing. It does not design chips and it does not fabricate them.Read more
Why I Find It Interesting ASML is the only company in the world that produces extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, the critical equipment required to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips. Its monopoly position gives it unique pricing power and high margins, while placing it at the very foundation of the global semiconductor supply chain.Read more
Trading at a 55% discount to net asset value, EXOR has a price target of €115 (68 % upside potential). The group's largest asset is Ferrari (40% of net asset value), with additional significant holdings in CNH (10%), Stellantis (10%) and Philips (9%).Read more
ABOUT THE INVESTOR I am a Western European private value investor with over 30 years of investment experience—experience that came with many “tuition fees.” Over time, however, one learns how, when, and in what to invest. Successful investing is about knowledge: solid fundamental and technical analysis, a focus on sustainable growth, prudent use of debt, strong competitive moats, insider behavior, dividend reinvestment, and continuous reading and study.Read more

About the author I am an investor from Central Europe, focusing on the European defense industry, defense industry parts suppliers, chemicals, energy, and construction; in short, I am interested in both horizontal and vertical sectors related to European defense and infrastructure. Company introduction If you scroll down the website a little, in the About the Company section, you will find a description of what the company does.Read more
Company overview Hydratec Industries is a Dutch small-cap industrial holding company operating through two strategic divisions: Industrial System , Focused on Food, Health, and Mobility, and High-Tech Components, Supplier of advanced plastic components that replace metal parts, enabling significant weight and cost reductions. The company has a long-term growth profile supported by strong market demand across its end markets.Read more


