ASML Poised for Growth Amid Surging Demand for AI Chipmaking Equipment
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ASML has a monopoly on extreme ultraviolet lithography machines needed to manufacture advanced AI chips. This market is growing rapidly.
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ASML has a huge backlog of orders worth 39 billion euros, indicating strong demand for its chipmaking equipment. 60% are for EUV systems.
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Revenue and earnings are expected to grow around 20-22% annually over the next 5 years. Stock price could increase 90% based on projections.
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ASML trades at lower earnings (P/E 46) and sales (P/S 13) multiples compared to Nvidia, making it relatively inexpensive.
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Analysts predict strong growth for ASML to capitalize on demand for equipment to manufacture advanced AI chips, presenting it as an alternative investment to the very expensive Nvidia stock.