Top 10 companies with the biggest market capitalisation at JSE in 2023
Companies with the biggest market capitalisation in 2023 that have a significant impact on the South African economy. The top 10 companies with the biggest market capitalisation at JSE in 2023 are all major players in their respective industries and have a significant impact on the South African economy. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest […]
Companies with the biggest market capitalisation in 2023 that have a significant impact on the South African economy.
The top 10 companies with the biggest market capitalisation at JSE in 2023 are all major players in their respective industries and have a significant impact on the South African economy.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest stock exchange in Africa and the 19th largest in the world by market capitalisation. Here we will take a look at some companies with the biggest market capitalisation on the stock. These companies represent a wide range of industries, including mining, energy, telecommunications, and financial services. They are all major players in their respective industries and have a significant impact on the South African economy.
BHP BILLITON
BHP Billiton is a global resource company with a focus on mining and metals. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 2.73 trillion and are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
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PROSUS
Prosus is a global technology investment company with a focus on internet, media, and e-commerce. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 2.7 trillion and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Prosus was formed in 2019 when Naspers, a South African multinational media and internet group, spun off its international internet assets.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV
Anheuser-Busch InBev is a global brewing company with a focus on beer. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 1.94 trillion and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
COMPAGNIE FINANCIÈRE RICHEMONT
Compagnie Financière Richemont is a luxury goods company with a focus on watches, jewelry, and other luxury items. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 1.67 trillion and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
British American Tobacco is a global tobacco company with a focus on cigarettes. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 1.45 trillion and is headquartered in London, England.
GLENCORE
Glencore is a global diversified natural resources company with a focus on mining, energy, and agriculture. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 1.24 trillion and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.
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NASPERS
Naspers is a South African multinational media and internet group with a focus on e-commerce, pay television and internet services. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 1.36 trillion and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.
ANGLO AMERICAN
Anglo-American is a global diversified mining company with a focus on iron ore, coal, copper, and diamonds. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 739 billion and is headquartered in London, England.
MTN GROUP
MTN Group is a South African multinational telecommunications company with a focus on mobile telephony. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 216 billion, and is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa.
SASOL
Sasol is a South African multinational integrated chemicals and energy company with a focus on coal-to-liquids, synthetic fuels, and chemicals. The company has a market capitalisation of ZAR 149 billion and is headquartered in Sasolburg, South Africa.
These companies are all major players in their respective industries and have a significant impact on the South African economy. They are also all well-positioned to continue to grow in the years to come.
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