Comparative Study on the Fortune Global 500—Basing on the 2005-2015 Ranking

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the world's top 500 companies list from 2005 to 2015, comparative research was conducted between six countries including the United States, China, Japan, Britain, France and Germany, which were representative in both revenue and profit among the Fortune Global 500. This paper analyzed the quantity, revenue, profit, margin profit and industrial distribution of these corporations from above-mentioned countries. The existing problems of Chinese enterprises were identified, and corresponding suggestions were given.