The Worlds Most Innovative Companies by Chimdi Nwosu

The World’s Most Innovative Companies: 2018 Insights
This visualization ranks the 100 most innovative companies worldwide, based on Forbes' 2018 Innovation Premium metric. It highlights global leaders in innovation, regional distributions, and standout companies across different markets.

Key Highlights
The Innovation Premium reflects the market’s valuation of companies based on expected future innovations. Companies are ranked by this premium, with ServiceNow, Salesforce, Workday, Tesla, and Amazon securing the top five spots. A scatterplot visually represents the correlation between Innovation Premium and 12-month sales growth, with trailblazers identified in each region.

Regional Analysis
The dashboard breaks down companies by region: 54 in America, 25 in Asia, and 21 in Europe. America leads in innovative firms, with 45% exceeding the median premium. Notable American trailblazers include ServiceNow and Tesla, while Asia features leaders like Tencent Holdings and Naver. Europe’s innovative leaders include Hermès and IHS Markit.

Trailblazers
Trailblazers are companies that exhibit both high Innovation Premium and significant sales growth, showcasing their ability to innovate while driving strong market performance. Separate scatterplots highlight these standout performers across regions.