2016 Fortune 500 List (Top 10)

Sl Industr Revenue (in

2016 Country
No y Million)
1 Wal-Mart Retail USA 482,130.00
2 State Grid Energy China 329,601.00
China National Petroleu
3 China 299,271.00
Petroleum m
4 Sinopec Group Energy China 294,344.00
Petroleu Netherla
5 Royal Dutch Shell 272,156.00
m nds
Petroleu
6 Exxon Mobil USA 246,204.00
m
Automob
7 Volkswagen Germany 236,600.00
ile
Automob
8 Toyota Japan 236,592.00
ile
Technolo
9 Apple USA 233,715.00
gy
Petroleu
10 BP Britain 225,982.00
m

2005 Fortune 500 List (Top 10)

Sl
Industr Countr Revenue (in
N 2005
y y Million)
o
Petroleu
1 Exxon Mobil USA 339,938.00
m
2 Wal-Mart Retail USA 315,654.00
Petroleu Netherla
3 Royal Dutch Shell 306,731.00
m nds
Petroleu
4 BP Britain 267,600.00
m
Automo
5 General Motors USA 192,604.00
bile
Petroleu
6 Chevron USA 189,481.00
m
Automo German
7 DaimlerChrysler 186,106.00
bile y
8 Toyota Automo Japan 185,805.00
 bile
Automo
9 Ford USA 177,210.00
bile
1 Petroleu
ConocoPhillips USA 166,683.00
0 m

Sectors & Companies :: Flourished revenue in 2016

Sl Rev '16 (in Rev '05 (in

2016 Industry Country
No Million) Million)
1 Wal-Mart Retail USA 482,130.00 315,654.00
2 State Grid Energy China 329,601.00 n/a
China National Petroleu
3 China 299,271.00 n/a
Petroleum m
4 Sinopec Group Energy China 294,344.00 n/a
Petroleu Netherla
5 Royal Dutch Shell 272,156.00 306,731.00
m nds
Petroleu
6 Exxon Mobil USA 246,204.00 339,938.00
m
Automo German
7 Volkswagen 236,600.00 n/a
bile y
Automobi
8 Toyota Japan 236,592.00 185,805.00
le
Technol
9 Apple USA 233,715.00 n/a
ogy
Petroleu
10 BP Britain 225,982.00 267,600.00
m

Energy Sector (State Grid, CNP):

Over the past year, global conditions have continued to challenge the sector. The
year has seen significant changes in energy prices and production oil and gas
producers are cutting costs and are estimated to have deferred close to $400 billion
in capital expenditure. Weve also witnessed an economic slowdown in emerging
economies, along with geopolitical change and instability, which effectively
reshuffled energy supply and demand. At the same time, and in spite of low oil, gas
and coal prices, clean energy investments hit a record high of close to $330 billion
in 2015, nearly six times higher than in 2004, with around one-third of it in China.
That is why both Chinese companies are at the top list.
Automobile (Volkswagen):
After many years of trying, is its growing success in extracting scale economies
from its extensive brand portfolio. The efficiency benefits of higher production
volumes are being combined with cost reductions as VW increases component
commonality through the application of what it terms modular toolkits. theres the
growth of Audi, which now stands full comparison with BMW and Mercedes-Benz as
a major player in the worlds premium sector. Audi is the dominant division in VW,
having for many years made the biggest contribution to Group profit. Success in
China is the third key factor. The rapid increase in Chinese demand is a rising tide
that has lifted most boats in recent years, but VW has derived particular benefit
through its strong presence in both the mass market and the premium sector, where
Audi is the best-selling brand. Finally, theres the acquisition of Scania. This writer
views VWs diversification into the truck sector as a mistake. It doesnt bring any
particular competence that will enhance Scanias performance or value.
Technology (Apple):
The reason behind Apples success - is that the device is beautiful to look at and a
pleasure to use. That's why the company has such a powerful brand and lofty
stock valuation. The marketing helps and the media and fan frenzy never hurt, but it
is the quality of the products that drive Apple's success. Add to this the iEcosystem
(iBook, the iPod, the iPhone, the MacBook Air and the iPad) that makes it much
easier to stay with Apple than try something new. The iPod became the category
killer in MP3 players, the iPhone essentially launched and then dominated the
smartphone market, and the iPad somehow convinced millions of people that they
needed yet another screen to consume content on. They have device of every need.

Sectors & Companies :: Declined revenue in 2017

Sl
Rev '05 (in Rev '16 (in
N 2005 Industry Country
Million) Million)
o
1 Exxon Mobil Petroleum USA 339,938.00 246,204.00
2 Wal-Mart Retail USA 315,654.00 482,130.00
Petroleu Netherla
3 Royal Dutch Shell 306,731.00 272,156.00
m nds
Petroleu
4 BP Britain 267,600.00 225,982.00
m
Automob
5 General Motors USA 192,604.00 152,356.00
ile
Petroleu
6 Chevron USA 189,481.00 131,118.00
m
Automob
7 DaimlerChrysler Germany 186,106.00 165,800.00
ile
8 Toyota Automobil Japan 185,805.00 236,592.00
 e
Automob
9 Ford USA 177,210.00 149,558.00
ile
Petroleu
10 ConocoPhillips USA 166,683.00 n/a
m

Petroleum Industry (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, BP, Chevron,

ConocoPhillips):
The global oil and gas industry is in the midst of one of the severest downturns in 30
years. That started from falling commodity prices driven by a global oversupply of
oil and natural gas, increased spending on more-complex, capital intensive projects,
and the impact of higher industry debt levels after companies levered up to finance
their pursuit of growth.
Automobile Industry (GM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler):
Some analysts said that the decline probably signaled the end of the pent-up
demand among consumers who put off replacing their aging vehicles during the
depths of the recession. Its clear that the auto industry has finally peaked.
Consumers have also taken advantage of easier availability of credit, as well as a
variety of leasing options that had dried up when the industry fell on tough times
financially. And while new-car prices continue to rise, the underlying demand has
softened. An end to the growth curve was inevitable, said Mr. Brauer of Kelley Blue
Book. Now the automakers focus will shift from simple growth to market share and
managing inventories.