Largest Canadian Companies by Revenue

Canada's top publicly traded companies ranked by trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue. Revenue shows the total sales a company generates, making it a key indicator of business scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Canadian company has the highest revenue?

Brookfield Corporation (BN-PFB:TO) currently generates the highest revenue among Canadian public companies at $97.5B TTM. The company has a market cap of - and operates in the Energy sector.

What's the difference between revenue and market cap?

Revenue represents the total sales or income a company generates from its business operations, while market capitalization is the total value of a company's outstanding shares (share price ร— shares outstanding). A company can have high revenue but low market cap if investors don't see strong growth potential, or vice versa. Tech companies often have higher market caps relative to revenue compared to retailers.

What does TTM mean in revenue reporting?

TTM stands for "Trailing Twelve Months" and represents the company's total revenue over the past 12 months. This metric is useful because it provides a full year of data that's more current than the last fiscal year. It accounts for seasonality while showing the most recent performance.

Which sectors generate the most revenue in Canada?

The energy sector is a major revenue generator in Canada, with companies like Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Corporation, and Brookfield Corporation among the top revenue producers. Financial services (banks and insurers), telecommunications, and retail also contribute significantly to the total revenue of Canadian public companies.

Why might a high-revenue company have a lower market cap?

Several factors can cause this: low profit margins (common in retail), declining industry (like traditional energy), high debt levels, or lack of growth prospects. Investors value companies based on expected future profits, not just current revenue. A grocery chain might have billions in revenue but thin margins, while a software company with less revenue might be valued higher due to better margins and growth potential.

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