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Sustained Value Creation: The Test of the Best

Sustained Value Creation: The Test of the Best

Sustained Value Creation: The Test of the Best

Achieving real, profitable growth is difficult, with very few large companies consistently creating sustained value over time. Only a small percentage met the criteria for sustained value creation for eight or ten consecutive years, and less than 1 percent did so over a full decade. Sustained value creation requires both real revenue growth and net profits that exceed the cost of capital. As markets evolve, winners change frequently, with nearly 90 percent of sustained value creators from 2013 dropping off by 2023. However, companies that remain or newly qualify earn significant rewards, delivering on average three times the total shareholder return of peers.

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