One of the largest technology companies in Europe ASML has witnessed a massive loss in the last one year. The market value of the Dutch company plunged to USD 130 billion (about Rs 10.8 lakh crore). In July 2024 its value was USD 130 billion (about Rs 10.8 lakh crore). The value of the company has fallen drastically in less than a year. However there is no fault of the company in the losses and it has fallen prey to the political game which is going on between the United States and China. Notably Dutch company ASML is a crucial link in the semiconductor industry and it is the only company in the globe that makes EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography) machines. These EUV machines are essential for chipmaker companies that manufacture the most modern and fastest chips like TSMC Samsung and Intel. However the ongoing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have badly affected the Dutch company. The US has put a ban on shipping these machines to China due to which ASML can no longer sell its advanced machines to China. This development has directly affected the sales of the company. ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet stated that the company’s sales from China in 2025 will be lower than past years. However the company has recently started shipping the next-generation High NA EUV machines. Notably these High NA EUs may remain in demand from big companies like Samsung and Intel in the future. What Does Analyst Said? Although current market conditions are challenging some analysts remain positive. A US-Europe trade agreement could boost market confidence and projections suggest ASMLs prospects are strong for 2025 and 2026 due to rising demand for its chipmaking equipment. One analysis predicts a potential 17% increase in ASMLs stock price in the coming months. What is the history of the company? ASML Holding NV is a Dutch company which was founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International. Headquartered in Veldhoven the company became independent in 1995. ASML manufactures and sells photolithography machines for the semiconductor industry specifically EUV and DUV machines. Most of ASMLs revenue comes from Asian countries such as - Japan South Korea Taiwan and China. Asia is its largest market for the Dutch company accounting for about 70 percent of total sales. But China’s contribution is expected to decline in 2025. ASML also has a strong presence in Europe and the America.