With a market capitalization of 3.12 trillion U.S. dollars as of May 2024, Microsoft was the world’s largest company that year. Rounding out the top five were some of the world’s most recognizable brands: Apple, NVIDIA, Google’s parent company Alphabet, and Amazon. Saudi Aramco led the ranking of the world's most profitable companies in 2023, with a pre-tax income of nearly 250 billion U.S. dollars. How are market value and market capitalization determined? Market value and market capitalization are two terms frequently used – and confused - when discussing the profitability and viability of companies. Strictly speaking, market capitalization (or market cap) is the worth of a company based on the total value of all their shares; an important metric when determining the comparative value of companies for trading opportunities. Accordingly, many stock exchanges such as the New York or London Stock Exchange release market capitalization data on their listed companies. On the other hand, market value technically refers to what a company is worth in a much broader context. It is determined by multiple factors, including profitability, corporate debt, and the market environment as a whole. In this sense it aims to estimate the overall value of a company, with share price only being one element. Market value is therefore useful for determining whether a company’s shares are over- or undervalued, and in arriving at a price if the company is to be sold. Such valuations are generally made on a case-by-case basis though, and not regularly reported. For this reason, market capitalization is often reported as market value. What are the top companies in the world? The answer to this question depends on the metric used. Although the largest company by market capitalization, Microsoft's global revenue did not manage to crack the top 20 companies. Rather, American multinational retailer Walmart was ranked as the largest company in the world by revenue. Walmart also had the highest number of employees in the world.

Continuously updated global ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization (USD) as displayed on Capital.com. The table lists each company’s rank, market cap in USD, latest share price and primary listing country; rankings reflect reported market caps as of the stated date and are updated over time.

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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of November 2025. The following largest three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.

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Introduction:

This analysis delves into the financial performance of top companies by examining key metrics such as revenue, earnings, market capitalisation, P/E ratio, and dividend yield. By comparing these metrics, we gain a comprehensive understanding of a company's scale, profitability, market value, and growth potential. Through visualisations, the analysis also explores correlations between these metrics and offers insights into country-level performance, highlighting economic dominance across various sectors. This holistic approach provides a multi-dimensional view of global financial powerhouses, investor confidence, and regional economic trends.

Key Metrics Used:

1. Revenue (Trailing Twelve Months - TTM): - Definition: This is the total income generated by a company from its operations in the last twelve months. - Potential Insights: High revenue often indicates market dominance or high sales volume. Comparing revenues can reveal which companies are the largest in terms of business volume.

2. Earnings (TTM): - Definition: This refers to the company's profit after taxes and expenses over the trailing twelve months. - Potential Insights: Companies with high earnings are more efficient at converting revenue into profit, suggesting better profitability or cost management. A comparison of earnings provides insight into profitability rather than just scale.

3. Market Capitalisation (Market Cap): - Definition: Market cap is the total value of a company's outstanding shares of stock, calculated as stock price multiplied by the number of shares. It indicates the company’s size in the stock market. - Potential Insights: High market cap usually indicates investor confidence in the company. Comparing market cap among the top 15 companies reveals their relative size in financial markets.

4. P/E Ratio (TTM): - Definition: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio measures a company's current share price relative to its per-share earnings. - Potential Insights: A high P/E ratio may indicate that investors expect high growth in the future, while a low P/E ratio could imply undervaluation or scepticism about growth. Companies are compared by their growth prospects or current valuation.

5. Dividend Yield (TTM): - Definition: Dividend yield is a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price. - Potential Insights: High dividend yield may indicate that a company returns more income to shareholders. It’s particularly useful for income-focused investors.

In this combined analysis, we will integrate the observations from the visualisations with the key financial metrics definitions and insights, to offer a comprehensive view of the top companies and country-level analysis across various financial dimensions.

Data Visualisations

Visualisation 1: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2F2296eddd53ddd4b84346b1ea1324ec0a%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.16.51.png?generation=1727864461164331&alt=media" alt=""> Visualisation 2: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2Fb35516c91e54eda75a03ff073e94dd73%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.17.53.png?generation=1727864511265917&alt=media" alt=""> Visualisation 3: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2F506ca2428d34b15cd46e4a31261763d7%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.18.37.png?generation=1727864562835491&alt=media" alt=""> Visualisation 4: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2F41e7a3e28c757239d26226f6a0ccdca9%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.19.20.png?generation=1727864614352037&alt=media" alt=""> A Markdown document with the R code for the above visualisations. link

1. Revenue (Trailing Twelve Months - TTM)

• Definition: The total income generated from a company’s operations over the last 12 months.
• Insights from Charts:
  • Revenue vs Earnings (Visualisation 2): Companies like Saudi Aramco are massive outliers with high revenues and even higher earnings, indicating impressive profitability despite their revenue volume.
  • Top 10 Countries by Average Revenue (Visualisation 3): China, South Korea, and Japan are at the top, with companies generating significant business volumes.
  • Analysis: High revenue companies like Walmart dominate the market but may not always convert this into proportional earnings or market cap growth. This could be due to operational costs or sector-specific challenges (retail margins being lower than tech).

2. Earnings (TTM)

• Definition: Profits...

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As of October 29, 2025, Nvidia was the leading tech company by market capitalization globally at 5 trillion U.S. dollars. Nvidia became the first company to ever achieve the 5 trillion milestone, hitting this figure for the first time in October 2025. Apple ranked second at 4 trillion U.S. dollars, followed by Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), and Amazon. Nvidia's immense growth With a focus that began with origins in gaming, Nvidia's business strategy has been transformed by demand from data centers that sit at the heart of the AI boom. The company's chips have been favored to support the training and running of a range of large language models, most notably in the development of OpenAI's ChatGPT. Apple is also among the leaders Since its foundation in a Californian garage in 1976, Apple has expanded massively, becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world. The company started its origins in the PC industry with the Macintosh, but soon entered other segments of the consumer electronics market. Today, the iPhone is the most popular Apple product, although Mac, iPad, wearables, and services also contribute to its high revenues. Aiming at innovation, Apple invests every year in research and development, spanning a wide array of technologies from AI through to extended reality.

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Introduction: This dataset provides comprehensive information on the leading companies globally by market capitalization. It includes various key metrics and identifiers for each company, facilitating detailed analysis and comparisons. This dataset is gathered from companies market capital website. below i have given the details of the dataset and columns after that i have given some information about the use cases of this dataset.

About Dataset Columns: Below is a detailed description of each column in the dataset:

1-Rank: -Description: This column shows the ranking number of the company based on its market capitalization. The rankings are in ascending order, with rank 1 representing the company with the highest market capitalization. -Data Type: Integer -Example Values: 1, 2, 3, ...

2-Company: -Description: This column displays the full name of the company. It helps identify the company being analyzed. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "Apple Inc.", "Microsoft Corporation", "Amazon.com Inc."

3-Stock Symbol: -Description: This column contains the stock symbols (ticker symbols) of the companies, which are used for trading on stock exchanges. This is essential for identifying the company's stock in financial markets. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "AAPL", "MSFT", "AMZN"

4-Market Cap (USD): -Description: This column provides the market capitalization of the company in trillion US dollars. Market capitalization is calculated as the share price times the number of outstanding shares, representing the company's total market value. -Data Type: Float (to handle large values with precision) -Example Values: 2.43, 1.87, 1.76

5-Share Price: -Description: This column contains the current share price of the respective company in US dollars. It represents the price at which a single share of the company is traded on the stock market. -Data Type: Float -Example Values: 145.09, 250.35, 3400.50

6-Company Origin: -Description: This column provides the country name where the company is headquartered. It helps in understanding the geographical distribution of the leading companies. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "United States", "China", "Germany

Use Cases of the Leading Companies in Market Capitalization Dataset

This dataset is a treasure of information for anyone interested in the financial world. Here’s how different people and professionals might use it:

1-Investors and Traders: - Stock Picking: Investors can use the dataset to identify top-performing companies by market cap. This helps them make informed decisions about where to put their money. - Comparative Analysis: Traders can compare the share prices and market caps to find potential investment opportunities and trends.

2-Financial Analysts: -Performance Tracking: Analysts can track the performance of leading companies over time, helping them to forecast future trends and provide investment recommendations. -Sector Analysis: By examining the companies and their origins, analysts can identify which sectors and countries are leading the market.

3-Business Students and Educators: -Case Studies: Students can use the dataset for case studies and projects, analyzing the financial health and market position of global giants. -Learning Tool: Educators can use the data to teach about market capitalization, stock markets, and financial metrics.

4-Economists and Researchers: -Economic Indicators: The dataset can help economists understand the economic impact of leading companies on their respective countries and the global market. -Market Dynamics: Researchers can study the market dynamics and how large companies influence economic trends.

5-Journalists and Media: -Reporting: Journalists can use the data to report on the financial health of major companies, industry trends, and economic forecasts. -Insights: Media can provide insights into the rise and fall of company rankings, helping the public stay informed about market changes.

6-Corporate Strategists: -Benchmarking: Companies can benchmark their performance against the leaders in their industry, identifying areas for improvement. -Strategic Planning: Strategists can use the data to develop long-term plans, aiming to enhance their market position.

7-General Public: -Personal Finance: Individuals interested in personal finance can use the dataset to learn more about the companies behind the brands they use daily. -Educational: For anyone curious about how global markets work, this dataset provides a straightforward way to see which companies are at the top and why.

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Description:

Dive into the dynamic world of the software industry with this comprehensive dataset featuring key metrics from top software companies for the years 2022 to 2023.

This dataset provides valuable insights into:

• 1. Organizations: A list of leading software companies shaping the tech landscape. Sales: Annual sales figures, showcasing the revenue generated by each company. -2.**Market Cap**: Important market capitalization data reflecting the companies' financial health and investor confidence. -3.**Headquarters**: Geographical information about where these companies are headquartered, highlighting regional influence. Harness this rich dataset to conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA), visualize trends, and uncover valuable business insights. Whether you're an analyst, researcher, or data enthusiast, this dataset is perfect for understanding the performance and positioning of key players in the software sector.

Benefits:

Comprehensive: Data covering essential metrics for informed analysis. Recent: Insights from the latest two years (2022-2023) for current market trends. User-Friendly: Organized structure for easy integration with data manipulation tools like Pandas. Take your data analysis to the next level and explore the competitive landscape of the software industry!

The value of global domestic equity market increased from ***** trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to ****** trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. The United States was by far the leading country with the largest share of total world stocks as of 2024. Global market capitalization in different regions The market capitalization of domestic companies listed varied across different regions of the world. As of Decmber 2024, the Americas region had the largest domestic equity market, totaling ** trillion U.S. dollars. This region is home to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which are the two largest stock exchange operators in the world. The market capitalization of these two exchanges alone exceeded ** billion U.S. dollars as of January 2025, larger than the total market capitalization in the Asia-Pacific, and in the EMEA regions in the same period. Largest Stock Exchanges in Latin America As of December 2024, the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcao) was the biggest stock exchange in Latin America in terms of market capitalization and the second-largest in terms of number of listed companies. Following the B3 were the Mexican Stock Exchange and the Santiago Stock Exchange in Chile. The most valuable company in Latin America is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange: Fomento Económico Mexicano, a multinational beverage and retail company headquartered in Monterrey, had a market cap of *** billion U.S. dollars as of March 2025.

The market capitalization of companies in the United States was almost six times than that of China as of June 2025, making up a large share of the world's total market capitalization. Listed companies in the U.S. had a total market capitalization of nearly ** trillion U.S. dollars - against ** trillion U.S. dollars recorded by China. Japan followed as the next country in the ranking of nearly ***** trillion U.S. dollars.

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) was the leading company in France by market capitalization as of October 2024, with a valuation of approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars. Hermès and L'Oréal followed, with market capitalizations of ****** billion and ****** billion U.S. dollars, respectively. Luxury goods market in France France is globally renowned for its rich history and numerous high-end fashion brands in the luxury goods market. For example, Chanel was among the world’s most recognized luxury brands in 2022, among other French brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Hermes. Moreover, France ranks among the biggest five markets for luxury goods in the world, and the sector’s revenue in the country is expected to exceed ** billion U.S. dollars by 2025. LVMH: the world’s leading luxury company LVMH is a French luxury goods conglomerate operating across various sectors, including fashion and leather goods, perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry and watches, and wines and spirits. As the largest French company in the world, LVMH group's total revenue was over ** billion euros in 2023. Almost half of the revenue came from their business in the fashion and leather segment, which amounted to 42.16 billion euros in 2023.

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