Stock exchange: Top 16 of the largest companies in the world information provided by Café de la Bourse•02/12/2021 at 17:08
Check out our infographic and stock market analysis of the world's 16 largest companies by market capitalization.
What is a market capitalization and how to calculate it?
Market capitalization represents the market value of a listed company. Its calculation is relatively simple. The formula is:
Number of shares in capital X Share price = Market capitalization
Thus, knowing that the price of a share is brought to evolve daily on the markets because of supply and demand, the market capitalization also evolves in a way correlated to the evolution of the price of the action.
Infographic of the 16 companies with the largest market capitalizations in the world
Infographic of the largest market capitalizations in the world (Source: Café de la Bourse - )
The United States are the big winners in this ranking since they are home to the most large global companies according to their market capitalization. Indeed, 12 of the 16 largest global groups are American, including the famous GAFAM: Google (Alphabet); Apple; Facebook (Meta); Amazon; and Microsoft.
It should also be noted that Tesla was able to quickly rise to 6th place in the ranking thanks to the dazzling growth of its market capitalization, which has multiplied by 9 since the beginning of 2020 to currently stand at more than $1,100 billion.
The graphics chip manufacturer Nvidia also has a good position, with a capitalization close to $800 billion. Let's not forget either in the second part of the ranking: Berkshire Hathaway managed by the famous Warren Buffett; the big American bank JP Morgan; home improvement specialist Home Depot and its 2,300 stores; as well as Visa in the digital payment segment and Johnson & Johnson in the pharmaceutical sector.
Regarding non-American groups, we find the oil giant Saudi Aramco in 4th position; the Chinese Tencent in 10th place; the Korean Samsung Electronics in 13th place; and the French LVMH which closes this ranking.
Stock market: ranking of the shares of the largest companies in the world
1. Apple stock: the largest market capitalization in the world
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $2,642 billion
2021 revenue (accounts ended 09/25): $365.82 billion
2021 net profit (accounts ended 09/25): $94.68 billion
Workforce: 154,000
Apple designs, manufactures and markets smartphones (iPhone), tablets (iPad), computers (iMac) and music accessories (iPod).
The multinational also offers web services such as the Cloud, musical content (iTunes), as well as films and series (Apple TV). Apple ranks first among the world's largest market capitalizations with $2,642 billion in market capitalization as of November 22, 2021. In recent years, the share of Apple's revenue related to web services has been growing.
2. Microsoft action: software and operating systems giant
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $2,551 billion
2021 revenue (accounts ended 06/30): $168.09 billion
2021 net profit (accounts ended 06/30): $61.27 billion
Workforce: 181,000
Microsoft designs and markets operating systems (Windows) as well as software and services (office suite, applications for servers, Cloud, etc.).
The group also manufactures PCs and tablets, in particular the “Surface” ranges, and offers services to businesses. Microsoft also has a video game branch with its Xbox consoles.
3. Action Alphabet (Google): the most popular search engine in the world
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $1,946 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $182.53 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/31): $40.27 billion
Workforce: 150,000
Alphabet is the creator of the most widely used search engine in the world: Google.
The multinational also has research centers in new technologies such as the autonomous car or biotechnology.
4. Saudi Aramco Stock: The World's Largest Oil Capitalization
Market cap as of 11/22/21: $1,890 billion (SAR 7,086 billion)
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $229.83 billion (SAR862.09 billion)
Net profit 2020 (accounts ended 31/12): $49.3 billion (184.93 billion SAR)
Workforce: 66,800
Saudi Aramco is the world's largest oil company as well as the world's fourth largest by market capitalization.
The oil major currently produces 12.3 million barrels of oil per day and completed its IPO in December 2019.
5. Action Amazon: the world leader in e-commerce
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $1,812 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $386.06 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/31): $21.33 billion
Workforce: 1,468,000
Digital, cultural and clothing products are just a few examples among the millions of references offered on Amazon's e-commerce sites. Amazon Market Place also allows tens of thousands of independent sellers to take advantage of this e-commerce giant's platforms. The world leader also offers various services: Cloud, Amazon Prime, Prime Videos…
6. Tesla stock: world leader in electric vehicles
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $1,162 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $31.54 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/31): $862 million
Workforce: 70,757
Tesla continues to innovate in electric vehicles. The group's market capitalization has literally "flamed" in recent months. Indeed, it has been multiplied by 9 since the beginning of 2020.
The Tesla Model S Plaid with a range of over 630 km offers superior performance to the most powerful motorcycles! It can count on its 1,020 horsepower and its tri-motor technology to propel itself to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 322 km/h.
7. Meta Platforms (Action Facebook): the king of social networks in transformation towards a social universe in virtual reality
Market cap as of 11/22/21: $949 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $85.97 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/31): $29.15 billion
Workforce: 68,177
With more than 2.9 billion monthly active users, Facebook is undeniably the world's leading social network.
The group has just changed its name to "Meta" in correlation with its future projects, in particular that of replacing Facebook with a virtual reality world of social life called "Metaverse". There is even talk of major brand stores that can market their creations in the Metaverse and of corporate meeting rooms within this vast future virtual world.
With the Metaverse, we are undoubtedly heading towards a world such as that described in the science fiction film Ready Player One, in a "softer" version.
8. Nvidia share: 8th place for the graphics chip leader
Market cap as of 11/22/21: $796 billion
2021 revenue (accounts ended 01/31): $16.68 billion
2021 net profit (accounts ended 01/31): $4.33 billion
Workforce: 18,975
Nvidia is positioned as the world leader in the design and marketing of processors and graphics cards.
The group also offers Cloud and visualization services for its professional customers.
9. Berkshire Hathaway Stock: Warren Buffett's Investment Company
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $639 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $245.51 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/31): $43.25 billion
Workforce: 360,000 (including subsidiaries)
Berkshire Hathaway is the investment firm of famed investor and billionaire Warren Buffett.
The group's 2020 income statement indicates that revenue related to insurance and investment activities generated $203.75 billion and that activities related to the freight, utilities and energy sectors generated $41.76 billion.
10. Tencent Holdings stock: Chinese Internet, advertising and mobile applications giant
Market cap as of 11/22/21: $595 billion
2020 turnover (accounts ended 12/31): $75.46 billion (482.06 billion CNY)
Net profit 2020 (accounts ended 31/12): $25.02 billion (159.85 billion CNY)
Workforce: 107,348
Tencent is a Chinese company specializing in web and smartphone services and applications. The best known apps are Wechat, QQ and Qzone.
The group also publishes video games through its subsidiary Tencent Games, particularly on smartphones, and also offers musical content with Tencent Music.
11. JP Morgan Stock: World's Largest Market Cap in the Banking Sector
Market cap as of 11/22/21: $486 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $119.54 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/31): $29.13 billion
Workforce: 265,800
The American banking giant JP Morgan derives half of its turnover from the retail banking segment and a third from the investment banking segment.
12. Action Home Depot, world leader in DIY
Market cap as of 11/22/21: $431 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/31): $132.11 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/31): $12.87 billion
Workforce: 504,800
With almost 2,300 points of sale around the world, the majority of which are in the American market, Home Depot is the No. 1 in the marketing of materials for home renovation.
The company is positioned in electrical products, DIY, as well as the garden segment.
13. Samsung Electronics Stock: Consumer Electronics Manufacturer
Market cap as of 10/26/20 11/22/21: $427 billion (KRW 507,021 billion)
2019 turnover (accounts ended 31/12): $199.17 billion (236,807 billion KRW)
Net profit 2019 (accounts ended 31/12): $22.21 billion (26,408 billion KRW)
Workforce: 257,000
Samsung products are marketed in most countries around the world, whether LED / OLED TVs, smartphones, or even household appliances. The reputation of the manufacturer is firmly recognized by distributors.
14. Action Visa: the global financial transaction giant
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $426 billion
2021 revenue (accounts ended 09/30): $21.85 billion
2021 net profit (accounts ended 09/30): $10.87 billion
Workforce: 21,500
The American Visa group specializes in the design and marketing of credit cards and other types of payment cards. Visa also offers consulting services and services related to means of payment.
15. Johnson & Johnson Stock: World Leader in Pharmaceuticals
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $420 billion
2020 revenue (accounts ended 12/29): $82.58 billion
2020 net profit (accounts ended 12/29): $14.71 billion
Workforce: 134,500
Johnson & Johnson is one of the world leaders in pharmaceutical products intended to treat the most common pathologies. The multinational markets medical equipment for professionals in the medical sector.
Finally, Johnson & Johnson also offers consumer products such as contact lenses (world leader) as well as hygiene and care products.
16. LVMH share, world leader in luxury
Market capitalization as of 11/22/21: $413 billion (€367 billion)
2020 revenue (accounts closed on 12/31): $50.30 billion (€44.65 billion)
2020 net profit (accounts closed on 31/12): $5.29 billion (€4.70 billion)
Workforce: 148,300
The LVMH share is included in the ranking of the 16 largest market capitalizations in the world.
With an international dimension and benefiting from strong Asian markets, LVMH is positioned as the world leader in the sale of luxury products.
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