ASML is the global leader in photolithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing. They basically make the machines that make chips used in computers, phones, cars, etc. Each machine costs hundreds of millions, and their customers include all the big chipmakers such as TSMC and Samsung. The company is unique because it is the only company to make extreme ultraviolet … [Read more...]
About Sophocles Sophocleous
1st FatAlpha Value (Asia)
I just came back from Asia, where I organized an idea exchange for the first time. The event was in Thailand. I shared a room with my friend, whom I didn't know was a party animal! Lesson learned: when working and stressed, stay in your own room :) The event was a huge success with 31 stock pitches: 16 Asian stocks and 15 international. Met some amazing people. … [Read more...]
Does Buffett like beer more than Coke?
Valuation of Constellation Brands (STZ) I have no idea what beer Warren Buffett drinks, or if he even drinks beer, but Berkshire Hathaway did purchase shares in Constellation Brands ($STZ) in Q4 of 2024. Did the oracle or one of his generals overpay? (We don’t know who actually put this investment on, and it’s only a c0.5% position). Still, it’s interesting to take a look as … [Read more...]
Alphabet (GOOGL): What’s it worth?
With the markets tanking, opportunities will appear. Today, I’m going to take a look at Alphabet to see what it could be worth. This exercise isn’t intended to be a deep dive into the company. Nonetheless, it will help me better understand how cheap or expensive the stock is. You can check out the assumptions for yourself and determine whether or not they are reasonable. But … [Read more...]
Howden Joinery with Jeff Gilbert
My guest is Jeff Gilbert, a forensic accountant and CPA. We discussed UK-listed Howden Joinery with the ticker HWDN. Howden is one of those companies that ticks a lot of boxes but many people have never heard of it. It's on my watchlist so when I discovered that Jeff was going to present it at VALUEx Klosters I was excited. Jeff is a great guy and someone who I know does his … [Read more...]
