The following is a list of publicly traded companies having the greatest market capitalization. This list is based on the Financial Times Global 500 rankings. The list of non-public companies by estimated market value is attached for comparison.
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Market capitalization is calculated from the share price (as recorded on selected day) multiplied by the number of shares issued. Figures are converted into USD millions (using rate from selected day) to allow for comparison. Only companies with free float at least 15% are included, value of unlisted stock classes is excluded. Investment companies are not included in the list.
Publicly traded companies
All market capitalization figures are in USD millions.
2016
This list is up to date as of December 31, 2016. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.
2015
This Financial Times Global 500–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2015. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.
2014
This Financial Times Global 500–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2014. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.
2013
This Financial Times Global 500–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2013. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.
2012
This Financial Times Global 500–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2012. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.
2011
This Financial Times Global 500–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2011. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.
Non-public companies
This Financial Times Non-Public 150 based list is up to date as of December, 2006. All companies in top 10 are government-owned corporations. Figures are in USD millions.