In this article, we discuss 5 most valuable Dutch companies. If you want to check out some more of the most valuable Dutch companies in the world, go directly to 15 Most Valuable Dutch Companies in the World.
5. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI)
Market Capitalization as of October 10: $38.73 billion
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) is a Dutch semiconductor company trailing 12 month performance of $12.35 billion ins ales, $3.38 billion in cash flow from operations, and $3.13 billion in capital return to shareholders.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications and it is also pushing the boundaries in automotive industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
According to NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) CEO Kurt Sievers,
“Semiconductors are entering a new cycle of growth driven by in-car electronics, AI-IoT devices, cloud processing, automation, 5G and connectivity features that make the world smarter and more sustainable. NXP’s strategy continues to focus on strong corporate governance and innovative system solutions that enable our customers’ success and drive long-term, profitable growth and shareholder value.”
Of the 895 hedge funds in our database, 55 were long NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) at the end of the second quarter of 2022.
4. Heineken
Market Capitalization as of October 10: $49.21 billion
Heineken is one of the leading brewers in the world. Like many other businesses, Heineken has faced headwinds in 2022 but still has long term growth potential. With a market cap of almost $50 billion according to companiesmarketcap.com as of October 10, Heineken ranks #4 on our list of 15 Most Valuable Dutch Companies in the World.
3. Airbus
Market Capitalization as of October 10: $71.09 billion
Airbus is one of the leading airplane makers in the world that is also based in the Netherlands. Given how difficult it is to make airplanes that are both safe and fuel efficient and also cost effective, Airbus has enormous barriers of entry. If air travel rebounds, demand for Airbus could also increase.
2. Prosus
Market Capitalization as of October 10: $103.40 billion
Dutch company Prosus has a market value of over $100 billion as of October 10 mainly due to its holdings in Tencent stock. Given that Tencent stock has declined substantially this year, Prosus stock has also declined. Tencent has faced headwinds due to competition from ByteDance but still leads in social media. As of September, Prosus owns 29% of Tencent.
1. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)
Market Capitalization as of October 10: $182.21 billion
With a market cap of over $180 billion as of October 10, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is the most valuable company in the Netherlands.
Given ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) makes cutting edge semiconductor production equipment that’s very difficult to replicate, the company has high barriers to entry and substantial earnings power. Given the decline in the market as well as the US China tensions that also involve semiconductor equipment sales, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is down 47% year to date.
Baron Opportunity Fund said the following in its Q2 2022 letter about ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML):
“ASML Holding N.V. designs and manufactures semiconductor production equipment. It specializes in photolithography equipment, where light sources are used to photo-reactively create patterns on wafers that become printed circuits. ASML is the dominant leader across all types of lithography but, most importantly, is the only company selling equipment for extreme ultra-violet (EUV) lithography, the latest generation technology. Indeed, because of the stalling out of Moore’s Law, advanced lithography of larger and multi-patterned silicon chips has been critical for leading-edge chip manufacturing and continued improvement in semiconductor chip performance over time. The company is well positioned to continue growing above industry rates as it rapidly adds capacity across its entire business to meet rising industry demand, especially from leading-edge customers continuing to invest to stay ahead of their competitors and drive chip performance forward. Additionally, the introduction of high-NA EUV technology in the middle of the decade will add another leg to the growth opportunity.”
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