top 10 of the most valuable companies in the world.

the top 10 companies on the based of rating is based on market capitalization. It is calculated by multiplying the number of shares issued by the company by the value of one such share. 

1.Saudi Aramco$2,458 bln.

Industry: Oil and gas production, refining. Products: Oil, natural gas and other petrochemical products. After the successful issue of shares on the stock exchange, Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Company) became the most expensive company in the world. It has officially published its financial statements first in 2019. Shortly after the release of the shares on the Tadawul stock exchange, the company's value almost reached 1.9 trillion dollars. The oil giant has exceeded all expectations with the issued shares: its IPO is considered one of the most successful in history. They say that Saudi Aramco is going to use almost all the profits for various mergers, purchases, and expansion of its influence in the world. In particular, the company intends to become a leader in the production of liquefied natural gas. Today, Saudi Aramco is considered one of the world's leaders in oil production and reserves. SA already has branches and subsidiaries in China, Japan, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, the USA, Great Britain, and other countries. The company also collaborates with Lukoil, Royal Dutch Shell, Total SA, Sinopec, and others. Today, the company is owned by the Saudi Arabian government. The main office is located in Dahran. 

2.Apple inc.$2,213 bln.

Industry: electronics, information technology. Products: Personal computers and tablets, mobile phones, audio players… For a long time, Apple was the most valuable company in the world. But due to the situation with the disappointing iPhone sales, it lost its primacy. Yet the situation is much better now: the company is winning its positions back. Today, Apple is the second in terms of market capitalization. At the same time, the company continues to occupy the first position at the most expensive brands' list. Today the company logo is recognized by many people as Apple became truly the most successful brand. Its value is estimated at $2,213 billion by experts from rating agencies. The company was established on 1 April 1976 by Steve Wozniak, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Jobs. The trio initially engaged in the assembly of home computers and producing proprietary models of PC. But their greatest success came just in recent years when Apple introduced the line of its mobile products to the world — the iPhone smartphones and the iPad tablets. Nowadays, the range of its products is wide and includes smartwatches, computers and laptops, tablets and smartphones, and more. However, the hallmark of "apple" gadgets' popularity is high quality, stylish design, and a brilliant marketing program by Steve Jobs.

3.Microsoft$1,653 bln.

Industry: software development. Products: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Xbox. The third Most Valuable Company in the World is Microsoft. The internationally famous corporation was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates, who is one of the richest men in the world by now. At that time, Microsoft was the first software developer that suggested using packaged software for home computers that would thereby make PC experience user-friendly and intuitive. This software – the Microsoft Windows operating system – was a real breakthrough since it allowed ordinary users to master PC skills easily. The system brought the company an incredible success and huge profits. 

4.Amazon Inc.$1,596 bln.

Industry: Retail business. On January 7, 2019, Amazon became the most expensive company in the world for the first time overtaking its competitor — Microsoft. Today, it ranks fourth in the list of the most valuable companies. Amazon is an American retail company that sells and delivers various goods over the internet. Internet users, suppliers, and producers can sell any goods on their own by using Amazon’s website as an online venue. The company’s major business line is selling various. The popularity of service soared thanks to high-quality goods, low prices, prompt delivery, and a wide assortment. The company was established in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Amazon is headquartered in Seattle, WA, USA. According to the overall estimates, the company employs about 647,500 and has more than $162 billion in assets at the given moment. Its annual turnover amounts to approximately $232 billion. 

 5.Delta Electronics (Thailand)$1,435 bln.

Industry: Electronics and automation. Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited is a subsidiary of Delta Electronics Inc. It focuses on the manufacture of electronic products that include various power supplies, industrial and construction automation systems, infrastructure for alternative energy and electric transport, and much more. The parent company was founded in 1971 and a regional office in Thailand was established in 1988. And now, in terms of market capitalization, the subsidiary is aiming to become the most valuable company in the world. The president of the Thai company is currently Mr Chang Tsai-Hsinh (Jackie).

6.Alphabet Inc.$1,203 bln.

Industry: Internet. Google, the internationally famous Internet company, recently changed its official name to Alphabet because the company was out of the scope of Google search engine long ago, and now it owns plenty of other companies as well. Sergey Brin and Larry Page, who jointly created the mega-company in 1998, are the heads of the Internet holding. More than thirty popular services and sub-companies are part of the holding: AdWords, Android, YouTube, to name a few. Google is headquartered in California. 

7.Tesla, Inc.$834 bln.

Industry: Automotive and solar energy. Tesla is the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, which also produces solar panels and batteries. At the end of 2020, Tesla and 27 other US companies formed the Zero Emission Transport Association (ZETA), which will promote the transition of all US vehicles to electric traction. The company currently has several electric vehicle models, including a sedan, crossover, roadster, and even a large truck for cargo. Tesla was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Mark Tarpenning, and Elon Musk became the main investor of the company and the chairman of the board of directors only in 2004. Although Musk was not the founder of the startup, he was the one to help the company achieve such heights and worldwide fame. Tesla is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA.

8.Facebook$757 bln.

Industry: Internet. Facebook was developed by Mark Zuckerberg in February 2004. The Facebook social network is currently visited by more than 2 billion people every day. And the market value of $757 billion is simply an astronomical indicator of popularity for an Internet project. Today, Facebook yields more than $22 billion net yearly profit due to online advertising. Moreover, the company is a leader in this TOP 10 list in terms of profitability, since its net profit increased by 54% within the past year alone. Facebook is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, USA. 

9.Tencent$738 bln.

Industry: Internet. Products: Social networking, instant messaging, mass media, web portals, etc. Tencent is a venture company, a conglomerate, an investment holding, and one of the largest companies in the gaming industry. This Chinese giant, founded in 1998, occupies the 9th position in the ranking of the most expensive companies worldwide. Its services include social networks, mobile games, music, web portals, payment systems, e-commerce, Internet services, smartphones, and multiplayer online games, which are among the largest and most successful in the world in their respective categories. The headquarter of Tencent Seafront Towers (also known as Tencent Binhai Mansion) is located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen. 

10.Alibaba Group$620 bln.

Industry: Internet. Products: E-commerce, online auction hosting, online money transfers, mobile commerce. The Alibaba company is one of the biggest virtual trading platforms in China and the world, attracting the attention of buyers by both affordable prices and a wide range of goods presented. Founded on April 4, 1999, the company provides consumer, business-consumer and business services through web portals, as well as electronic payment services, a search system for customers, and cloud computing. The headquarter is located in Hangzhou, China.