Top 10 Most Valuable Companies in the world

Top 10 Companies by Market Cap in 2024

Rank	Company	Market Cap (in USD)	Sector
1	Nvidia	$3.571 trillion	Semiconductors
2	Apple	$3.366 trillion	Technology
3	Microsoft	$3.123 trillion	Technology
4	Amazon	$2.177 trillion	E-commerce
5	Alphabet(Google)	$2.170 trillion	Technology
6	Saudi Aramco	$1.775 trillion	Oil & Gas
7	Meta Platforms	$1.444 trillion	Social Media
8	Berkshire Hathaway	$1.010 trillion	Diversified Investments
9	TSMC	$1.002 trillion	Semiconductors
10	Tesla	$926.19 billion	Automotive and Clean Energy

1. Nividia – $3.571 Trillion

Nvidia Corporation is a leading American technology company known for designing GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) primarily for gaming and professional markets. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Nvidia has become a pioneer in AI, data centers, and autonomous vehicles. Its GPUs are widely used in machine learning, deep learning, and scientific computing. The company’s contributions have been instrumental in advancing gaming realism, AI applications, and the broader semiconductor industry.

As of November 2024, Nvidia’s market capitalization, a measure of its net worth based on stock value, is approximately $3.571 trillion. This represents significant growth, with a 170.24% increase over the past year.

2. Apple – $3.366 Trillion

Apple Inc. is a global leader in technology, known for its innovative consumer electronics, software, and services. Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple is headquartered in Cupertino, California. Its flagship products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and services like the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.

Renowned for its design excellence and ecosystem integration, Apple has consistently led in areas like personal computing, smartphones, and wearable devices. As of 2024, it is one of the world’s most valuable companies, with a market capitalization exceeding $3.366 trillion

3. Microsoft – $3.123 Trillion

Microsoft is a global technology leader headquartered in Redmond, Washington. It is widely known for its flagship products, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, and cloud computing services like Azure. The company is also active in gaming through Xbox and has expanded its influence in artificial intelligence and enterprise solutions.

As of November 2024, Microsoft’s market cap stands at approximately $3.123 trillion, making it the third-largest company in the world by market value

4. Amazon – $2.177 Trillion

Amazon, founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It operates as the world’s largest online retailer and marketplace, offering a wide range of products and services, including AWS (Amazon Web Services) for cloud solutions and popular consumer products like the Kindle, Alexa devices, and Amazon Prime Video.

As of November 2024, Amazon’s market cap is approximately $2.177 trillion, making it the fourth most valuable company in the world. The company has shown remarkable growth, recovering significantly from a market cap dip in 2022 due to global economic challenges

5. Alphabet ( Google ) – $2.170 Trillion

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is a global technology leader specializing in internet services, software, and AI-driven innovations. Based in Mountain View, California, it operates flagship services like Google Search, YouTube, Android, and the Google Cloud platform, serving billions worldwide. Sundar Pichai currently leads the company as CEO.

As of November 2024, Alphabet’s market capitalization is approximately $2.170 trillion, ranking it as the fifth most valuable company globally. This reflects its strong presence in technology and digital advertising, which continues to drive substantial revenue growth

6. Saudi Aramco – $1.775 Trillion

Saudi Aramco, formally known as the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, is a state-owned enterprise and one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. It plays a pivotal role in the global oil market, with operations spanning exploration, production, refining, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbons. Aramco is also known for its vast reserves and high profitability.

As of November 2024, Saudi Aramco’s market capitalization is approximately $1.775 trillion, making it the sixth most valuable company globally

7. Meta Platforms – $1.444 Trillion

Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, is a leading technology company specializing in social media, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. It owns popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and it is actively investing in building the “metaverse,” a virtual shared space for interactive experiences.

As of November 2024, Meta Platforms has a market capitalization of approximately $1.444 trillion, making it the world’s 7th most valuable company

8. Berkshire Hathaway – $1.010 Trillion

Berkshire Hathaway is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United States, led by its iconic chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett. The company owns diverse businesses, including insurance (GEICO), energy, railroads (BNSF Railway), and a range of manufacturing, retail, and service companies. It is renowned for its value investment strategy and has substantial equity holdings in major companies like Apple and Coca-Cola.

As of November 2024, Berkshire Hathaway’s market capitalization is approximately $1.010 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies globally

9. TSMC – $1.002 Trillion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s largest independent semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in the production of integrated circuits and chips for companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and AMD. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, TSMC is vital to the global supply chain for semiconductors, producing cutting-edge chips that power everything from smartphones to high-performance computing devices.

As of November 2024, TSMC’s market cap is approximately $1.002 trillion, positioning it among the top 10 most valuable companies globally

10. Tesla – $ 926.19 Trillion

Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy company, recognized for its innovative electric cars, battery storage solutions, and solar technologies. Founded by Elon Musk, Tesla has become a leader in the electric vehicle industry and aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.

As of November 2024, Tesla’s market capitalization is approximately $926.19 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world