Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2025, the top automakers that are listed on US stock exchanges are Tesla, Toyota, Ferrari, General Motors, and Ford, in that order.
Market cap reflects a company’s overall value in the eyes of investors. The companies listed in the table above are those with the highest valuations based on data from stock exchanges, financial reports, and trusted market intelligence tools.
Market cap is calculated by multiplying a company’s current stock price by its total number of outstanding shares. This metric helps investors easily compare companies within the same industry based on valuation.
Market cap changes each time the value of a stock changes, which means static lists of market cap rankings are generally unreliable. That’s why our market cap rankings are pulled directly from the AlphaSense platform and update dynamically in real time — giving you the most accurate and up-to-date picture of the automotive subsector.
Yes, electric vehicle companies tend to have higher valuations compared to their traditional counterparts. This is because the EV space is a very high-potential, high-growth market, and investors consider factors like future growth potential, innovation in battery technology, and leadership in sustainability when valuing companies. Meanwhile, traditional automakers are generally more predictable, and even if they are generating more revenue, they have slower growth trajectories and are usually less innovative than EV companies.
Automakers from the US, Japan, Germany, Italy, and China dominate the top spots. The list above only covers companies listed on US stock exchanges, so not all the top market cap automakers are featured here.
You can find reliable market cap data through financial data platforms, company filings, and market analytics tools. Leading corporations, financial services firms, and consultancies use AlphaSense as their source of truth for reliable, real-time data on companies and market trends across various industries.
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You can find additional market cap data on the following pages:
Largest Companies by Market Cap
Largest Healthcare Companies by Market Cap
Largest Energy Companies by Market Cap
Largest Pharmaceutical Companies by Market Cap
Largest Software Companies by Market Cap
