5 Most Valuable Companies in Sweden

In this article, we discuss the 5 most valuable companies in Sweden. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these companies, go directly to the 15 Most Valuable Companies in Sweden.

5. Hexagon AB (publ) (OTC:HXGBY)

Market Capitalization: 293B SEK

Based in Stockholm, Hexagon AB (publ) (OTC: HXGBY) operates in the Scientific & Technical Instrument industry and provides solutions for geospatial and industrial applications. Hexagon AB (publ) (OTC: HXGBY) operates worldwide. Hexagon AB (publ) (OTC: HXGBY) has its business operations in two segments: Industrial Enterprise Solutions (IES) and Geospatial Enterprise Solutions (GIS). The IES segment provides metrology systems for measurements and computer-aided designing and manufacturing. The GIS segment provides sensors, GIS software, and associated equipment like unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile mapping technology, and precise positioning solutions.

4. Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT)

Market Capitalization: $19B

Based in Stockholm, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) is the leading music streaming service provider operating worldwide. Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) operates in two segments: Premium and Ad-Supported. The Premium segment offers an unlimited offline and online catalog of music based on subscription. Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) has over 165 million paying subscribers. The Ad-Supported segment of Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) has 365 million monthly subscribers and offers limited access to an online music catalog.

3. AB Volvo (publ) (OTC:VOLVF)

Market Capitalization: 335B SEK

AB Volvo (publ) (OTC: VOLVF) manufactures and sells buses, trucks, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines. A.B. Volvo (publ) (OTC: VOLVF) operates in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. A.B. Volvo (publ) (OTC: VOLVF), under the brand names of Volvo, U.D. Trucks, Renault Trucks, and Mack offer long haulage trucks, construction, and mining trucks. A.B. Volvo (publ) (OTC: VOLVF) offers intercity buses and coaches under Nova Bus and Prevost brands. It also provides energy equipment and power stations for the transportation industry.

2. Investor AB (publ) (FSE:IVS.F)

Market Capitalization: 569B SEK

Investor AB (publ) (FSE: IVS.F) is the second most valuable company in Sweden. With its headquarters in Stockholm, Investor AB (publ) (FSE: IVS.F), a venture capital firm, offers capital investment in mature, middle market, buyout, and growth markets. Investor AB (publ) (FSE: IVS.F) offers a diversified portfolio of financial services in four segments: Core, Private Equity, Operating, and Financial Investments. The Core segment of Investor AB (publ) (FSE: IVS.F) invests in healthcare, I.T., financial services, and fintech. Within the Private Equity segment, Investor AB (publ) (FSE: IVS.F) makes venture capital and buyout investments. The Operating segment of Investor AB (publ) (FSE: IVS.F) focuses on portfolio handling of medium- to large-sized companies in Northern Europe.

1. Atlas Copco AB (OTC:ATLKY)

Market Capitalization: 486B SEK

Atlas Copco AB (OTC: ATLKY) manufactures and sells specialty industrial machinery like compressors, power, gas treatment equipment, vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, and turbomolecular pumps. Atlas Copco AB (OTC: ATLKY) also provides industrial solutions for food packaging, paper handling, and chemical processes. Along with machinery, it also provides associate tools, equipment, and services. Atlas Copco AB (OTC: ATLKY) operates in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

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