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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ can deliver.
Management & investor confidence
How well run is the company? How much confidence do investors have in it?
• Combined alpha model sector rank
• Credit combined sector rank
• Management score
• Shareholders score
Sources:
³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ StarMine, I/B/E/S Estimates, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ ESG Index
Legal compliance
How litigious is the organization? Does the company live up to its contracts and regulatory obligations?
• Average litigation per year in areas of employment/labor, intellectual property, commercial law and contracts, civil rights, and unfair competition
•  Product responsibility score
Sources:
³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Monitor Suite, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ ESG Index
Financial performance
How is the company performing financially? How profitable is it?
• Asset worth
•  Free cash flow per employee
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•  Operating income margin
•  Revenue growth (3 year)
•  Return on invested capital
Sources:
³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Eikon, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Fundamentals
Innovation
How innovative is the company?
•  Average patent grants per year
•  Patent grants per application ratio
•  Research & development spend
•  Innovation score
Sources:
³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Monitor Suite, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ ESG Index
Risk & resilience
How prepared is the company to withstand shocks and disruptions?
•  Geopolitical risk
•  Number of suppliers
•  Number of customers
•  Supply chain risk
Sources:
World-Check, Starmine, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ value chain analysis
People & social responsibility
How well does the company treat its employees and community?
•  Community score
•  Corporate social responsibility strategy score
•  Human rights score
•  Workforce score
Sources:
³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ ESG Index
Reputation
How well is the company perceived by the public and other stakeholders?
•  Overall news sentiment
•  Controversies score
Sources:
³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ News Analytics, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ ESG Index
Environmental impact
What is the company’s ability to reduce environmental impact?
•  Emissions score
•  Resource use score
Sources:
³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ ESG Index