TOP 100 | METHODOLOGY | EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES
A new ranking methodology
It's not easy to become a Top 100 Global Technology Leader. We analyze 28 factors across eight performance pillars to find out who truly sits at the top.
Our proprietary methodology goes beyond financials to capture a holistic view of what it takes to thrive.
This objective approach uses probabilistic programming techniques, drawing on both proven valuation strategy and unique data assets in a way that only 抖阴成年 can deliver.
Management & investor confidence
How well run is the company? How much confidence do investors have in it?
鈥⒙ Combined alpha model sector rank
鈥⒙ Credit combined sector rank
鈥⒙ Management score
鈥⒙ Shareholders score
Sources:
抖阴成年 StarMine,聽I/B/E/S Estimates,聽抖阴成年 ESG Index
Legal compliance
How litigious is the organization? Does the company live up to its contracts and regulatory obligations?
鈥⒙ Average litigation per year in areas of employment/labor, intellectual property, commercial law and contracts, civil rights, and unfair competition
鈥⒙犅燩roduct responsibility score
Sources:
,聽抖阴成年 ESG Index
Financial performance
How is the company performing financially? How profitable is it?
鈥⒙ Asset worth
鈥⒙犅燜ree cash flow per employee
鈥⒙犅燣别惫别谤补驳别
鈥⒙犅燨perating income margin
鈥⒙犅燫evenue growth (3 year)
鈥⒙犅燫eturn on invested capital
Sources:
抖阴成年 Eikon, 抖阴成年 Fundamentals
Innovation
How innovative is the company?
鈥 聽Average patent grants per year
鈥 聽Patent grants per application ratio
鈥 聽Research & development spend
鈥 聽Innovation score
Sources:
,聽抖阴成年 ESG Index
Risk & resilience
How prepared is the company to withstand shocks and disruptions?
鈥 聽Geopolitical risk
鈥 聽Number of suppliers
鈥 聽Number of customers
鈥 聽Supply chain risk
Sources:
World-Check,聽Starmine, 抖阴成年 value chain analysis
People & social responsibility
How well does the company treat its employees and community?
鈥 聽Community score
鈥 聽Corporate social responsibility strategy score
鈥 聽Human rights score
鈥 聽Workforce score
Sources:
抖阴成年 ESG Index
Reputation
How well is the company perceived by the public and other stakeholders?
鈥 聽Overall news sentiment
鈥 聽Controversies score
Sources:
抖阴成年 News Analytics,聽抖阴成年 ESG Index
Environmental impact
What is the company鈥檚 ability to reduce environmental impact?
鈥 聽Emissions score
鈥 聽Resource use score
Sources:
抖阴成年 ESG Index