The global banking sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with the market capitalization of the 100 largest banks reaching 7.4 trillion euros in early 2025. This marks the highest value observed since 2016, reflecting a strong recovery and expansion in the banking industry. The upward trend is particularly noteworthy given the fluctuations experienced in previous years, including the sharp decline during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese banks dominate global rankings While market capitalization provides one measure of bank size, total assets offer another perspective. In 2023, Chinese banks occupied the top four positions globally based on total assets, with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) leading at approximately 6.3 trillion U.S. dollars. However, when ranked by market capitalization, JPMorgan Chase took the top spot, with ICBC falling to third place. This highlights the different metrics used to assess bank size and influence in the global financial landscape. China's banking sector continues to expand The growth in market capitalization of the world's largest banks is mirrored by the expansion of China's banking sector. By 2023, the number of banking institutions in China had reached 4,425, showing relative stability in recent years after a period of increase. Additionally, the value of bank assets in China amounted to over 50 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, nearly tripling over the past decade. This rapid growth underscores China's increasing importance in the global banking industry and its potential influence on overall market capitalization trends.

As of January 14, 2025, the market capitalization of ************** amounted to ****** billion U.S. dollars, making it the largest bank in the United States. By this measure, the second-largest bank was ***************, followed by ***********. ************** and *************** are also the two largest banks in the world by market capitalization. What is market capitalization? Market capitalization, or stock market value, is the total value of shares issued by a publicly traded company. It reflects the equity value of a company. Market cap is calculated by multiplying the market price of one share by the number of shares outstanding. For example, the market cap of Bank of America can be calculated by multiplying its share price by the number of shares it has issued. Other measures of company size Total assets also allow to determine the size of a bank. Instead of focusing on the stock price, this metric measures the size of the bank’s operations by counting the size of its balance sheet. Bank revenue and income are also common indicators used to compare banks and their performance.

As of December 31, 2024, the largest bank in the world in terms of market capitalization was the U.S.-based J*************. The American banking giant's market cap exceeded *** billion U.S. dollars, which was significantly higher than ***************'s, which ranked second with a market cap of approximately ****** billion U.S. dollars. ************** was also the largest bank in the United States in terms of total assets but ranked only fifth globally, behind four Chinese banks. What is market capitalization? Market capitalization, also known as stock market value, is the total value of issued shares of a publicly traded company. It is equal to the share price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding. It applies only to publicly traded companies or companies that have made their stock market debut, also known as an initial public offering, or IPO. Due to the nature of the capitalist system and the practice of buying and selling stocks in public markets, market capitalization can be used as a proxy for the wider public’s opinion of a company’s net worth, making it therefore a determining factor in calculating other theoretical values of companies and their stocks, for example, stock valuation. How were banks affected by the coronavirus outbreak? The outbreak of the coronavirus left no industries unaffected and had a significant impact on the global financial markets. This can be seen in the banking industry, as the market capitalization of the largest banks worldwide dropped markedly between December 2019 and March 2020. For the largest bank, JPMorgan Chase, it was not until February 2021 that the market capitalization saw pre-pandemic figures again.

Bank Of America reported $356.64B in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Bank Of America | BAC - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

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National Bank Of Canada reported CAD47.7B in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for National Bank Of Canada | NA - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Italy Market Capitalization: Financials: Banks data was reported at 86,631.800 EUR mn in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 100,249.000 EUR mn for Sep 2018. Italy Market Capitalization: Financials: Banks data is updated monthly, averaging 97,594.650 EUR mn from May 2009 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 114 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 141,300.100 EUR mn in Jul 2015 and a record low of 46,754.700 EUR mn in May 2012. Italy Market Capitalization: Financials: Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Italian Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.Z002: Market Capitalization.

Sterling Bank reported NGN175.91B in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Sterling Bank | STERLINGNG - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Bank Of China reported CNY1.2T in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Bank Of China | 601988 - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Standard Bank reported ZAR366.18B in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Standard Bank | SBK - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Sri Lanka CSE: Market Capitalization: Banks data was reported at 802,069.678 LKR mn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 828,553.985 LKR mn for Feb 2025. Sri Lanka CSE: Market Capitalization: Banks data is updated monthly, averaging 345,043.725 LKR mn from Dec 2019 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 855,819.423 LKR mn in Jan 2025 and a record low of 211,800.706 LKR mn in May 2022. Sri Lanka CSE: Market Capitalization: Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Colombo Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.Z005: Colombo Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization. No available data for April 2020 due to temporary closure of Colombo Stock Exchange from March 23 to May 8, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak hit the financial markets hard in 2020. Some of Europe's largest banks, such as HSBC and Banco Santander, saw market capitalization values almost halved between December 31 and October 31, 2020. The market cap of Europe's largest banks increased after October 2020, but the economic uncertainties of 2022 started another downtrend. In March 2023, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the market cap of all observed banks dropped sharply. In the next months, the market cap of each observed banks increased again. In April 2024, following the announcement of new tariffs by President Trump, most major banks saw a decline in market capitalization.

Lebanon LB: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 11.492 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.163 USD bn for 2016. Lebanon LB: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 8.596 USD bn from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.850 USD bn in 2009 and a record low of 1.228 USD bn in 2001. Lebanon LB: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.; ; World Federation of Exchanges database.; Sum; Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

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Iceland Market Capitalization: Equity: ICEX: Banks data was reported at 150,400.000 ISK mn in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 157,400.000 ISK mn for Oct 2018. Iceland Market Capitalization: Equity: ICEX: Banks data is updated monthly, averaging 21,621.637 ISK mn from Feb 2012 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 82 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 181,200.000 ISK mn in Aug 2018 and a record low of 0.000 ISK mn in May 2018. Iceland Market Capitalization: Equity: ICEX: Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Iceland Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.Z002: Iceland Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization: Equity.

Deutsche Bank reported $58.3B in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Deutsche Bank | DB - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

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Bank Central Asia reported IDR1050.92T in Market Capitalization this July of 2025, considering the latest stock price and the number of outstanding shares.Data for Bank Central Asia | BBCA - Market Capitalization including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last July in 2025.

Capital One Financial Corporation operates as the financial services holding company for the Capital One Bank (USA), National Association; and Capital One, National Association, which provides various financial products and services in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. The company accepts checking accounts, money market deposits, negotiable order of withdrawals, savings deposits, and time deposits. Its loan products include credit card loans; auto and retail banking loans; and commercial and multifamily real estate, and commercial and industrial loans. The company also offers credit and debit card products; online direct banking services; and treasury management and depository services. It serves consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients through digital channels, branches, cafés, and other distribution channels located in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and California. Capital One Financial Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.