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The Biggest Companies in France by Market Capitalization (March 23, 2023)

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As of March 23, 2023, with its market capitalization of $440 billion, LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE is the most valuable company in France, according to the CEOWORLD magazine. The list places ‘ORÉAL as the second most valuable company in France, towering at a $227 billion valuation, followed by HERMÈS INTERNATIONAL with a market cap of $200 billion, CHRISTIAN DIOR SE with a market cap of $154 billion, and TOTALENERGIES SE with a market cap of $144 billion.

Market cap (i.e., market capitalization) is an essential metric in ascertaining the comparative value of firms concerning trading opportunities. We have used the latest market cap data published by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the London Stock Exchange, or other most prominent global stock exchanges to rank the companies.

In the latest CEOWORLD magazine ranking of the companies, SANOFI ranks sixth with a market cap of $122 billion, and AIRBUS SE ranks seventh with a market cap of $102 billion. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE ranks eighth in the list, with a market cap of $89 billion; meanwhile, AIR LIQUIDE ranks ninth with a market cap of $85 ESSILORLUXOTTICA ranks tenth with a market cap of $78 billion.

Ranked: Biggest Companies in France by Market Capitalization (March 23, 2023)

  1. LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE: $440 billion
  2. L’ORÉAL: $227 billion
  3. HERMÈS INTERNATIONAL: $200 billion
  4. CHRISTIAN DIOR SE: $154 billion
  5. TOTALENERGIES SE: $144 billion
  6. SANOFI: $122 billion
  7. AIRBUS SE: $102 billion
  8. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE: $89 billion
  9. AIR LIQUIDE: $85 billion
  10. ESSILORLUXOTTICA: $78 billion
  11. KERING: $75 billion
  12. AXA: $73 billion
  13. BNP PARIBAS: $72 billion
  14. VINCI: $64 billion
  15. SAFRAN: $61 billion
  16. PERNOD RICARD: $57 billion
  17. DASSAULT SYSTÈMES SE: $53 billion
  18. ELECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE: $49 billion
  19. STMicroelectronics N.V.: $45 billion
  20. DANONE: $37 billion

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Sophie Ireland, PhD
Sophie Ireland, PhD in Media Entrepreneurship & Strategy, is the Senior Economist and Finance Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she brings over 15 years of editorial and consulting experience across finance, media strategy, and executive communications. Sophie began her career as a financial journalist, reporting on Wall Street during the global financial crisis, before transitioning into corporate branding for Fortune 500 firms.

Her dual background in journalism and PR gives her a rare edge—she not only understands what moves the markets, but also how companies manage messaging and reputation during pivotal business moments. At CEOWORLD, Sophie curates high-level editorial content that blends financial literacy with strategic storytelling. She focuses on leadership visibility, earnings communication, investor relations, and market forecasting.

Sophie holds a degree in Financial Journalism and a professional certification in Corporate Communications. She is a sought-after panelist on executive reputation and is active in mentoring women in finance and media. Through her work at CEOWORLD, she aims to equip leaders with the insights they need to communicate powerfully, lead decisively, and maintain resilience in rapidly evolving market landscapes.