ASML analysis: a critical semiconductor industry supplier with a monopoly position that pays a dividend

In Europe, you will probably find only a limited number of companies that have managed to occupy a similarly strong competitive position in the global economy as ASML. So what is ASML's competitive advantage?

ASML $ASML is a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company provides chipmakers with hardware, software and services for the mass production of integrated circuit (microchip) designs. Together with its partners, it is driving the development of more affordable, powerful and energy-efficient microchips.

AMSL has a monopoly on EUV production

ASML is firmly associated with the development of extreme ultraviolet lithography technologies called EUV, but of course not only with them. However, it is true that it is EUV that can make the management of this company very happy. Using a wavelength of just 13.5 nm (almost X-ray range), EUV technology can do big things on a small scale. Using a 13.5 nm wavelength, EUV systems create the finest lines on…