In this article, we take a look at the 5 most valuable British companies. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the British companies, skip to the 15 Most Valuable British Companies.
5. Royal Dutch Shell Plc
Market Capital: $156.229 billion
Brand Value: $42.2 billion
It should come as no surprise that Royal Dutch Shell Plc (AMS: RDSA), the Dutch oil major, is ranked amongst the top five on the 15 most valuable British companies. Royal Dutch Shell is an Anglo-Dutch corporation with headquarters in the Netherlands and a UK incorporation. Its products include petroleum, natural gas, LNG, petrochemicals, and lubricants. The London Stock Exchange is the company’s primary listing, with secondary listings on the Euronext Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchange. Shell is the only brand in the top 15 that is headquartered outside of the United Kingdom. The oil and gas firm was also named the world’s fifth-largest company in terms of revenue in 2021.
4. Reckitt Benckiser Group (LON: RKT)
Market Capital: $40.63 billion
Brand Value: $54.82 billion
In 1999, The RB Group – Reckitt Benckiser Group (LON: RKT) – was founded when an industrial chemical firm and a household goods company merged. It has a presence in over 200 countries and sells a variety of health and hygiene products. Due to higher sales, the group’s revenue rose from $4.281 billion to $4.563 billion in 2021.
3. Unilever (LON: ULVR)
Market Capital: $103.39 billion
Brand Value: $61.4 billion
Unilever (LON: ULVR) is a multi-dynamic company with over 400 brands that include home care, food, and personal care. Despite recent price hikes, the outlook for 2021 remains good, with revenue growth of 7.18 percent reported in the second quarter. Over the last five years, Unilever’s stock price has mounted steadily as demand for its products has grown. In terms of sales, the Unilever Group is ranked as the third-largest British company in 2021. Unilever’s image in the global media is generally positive, with the corporation typically portrayed as responsible and inventive.
2. GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK)
Market Capital: $74.45 billion
Brand Value: $109.91 billion
GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK), or simply GSK, is a science-led global health firm that was founded in December 2000 as a result of the fusion of four chief pharmaceutical companies. In the second quarter of 2021, it earned $11.193 billion as compared to $9.44 billion in the second quarter of 2020. At constant exchange rates, New GSK predicts the revenue and profit growth greater than 5% and 10%, respectively, during the next five years (with 2021 as the base year). Profit growth will be fueled by a combination of vigorous profit growth from novel vaccines and specialty medicines, enhanced operational performance, and the benefits of recent revolutions.
1. British American Tobacco (LON: BATS)
Market Capital: $62.21 billion
Brand Value: $818 billion
British American Tobacco (LON: BATS), which was founded in 1902, has evolved dramatically during the last century. Its focus has changed to developing low-risk items employing cutting-edge equipment and environmentally friendly processes. It is the world’s second-largest tobacco maker with products sold in over 180 countries. Owing to steady demand, its revenue continued to rise steadily, reaching $8.42 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
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