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SAP SE is one of the world’s largest software companies, operating in the technology sector. It was founded in 1972 by Dietmar Hopp, Hasso Plattner, Klaus Tschira, Claus Wellenreuther, and Hans-Werner Hector—former IBM employees—with a focus on developing software for enterprise process management.
A global leader in enterprise software solutions, the company specializes in enterprise resource planning (ERP), data analytics, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Its product and service portfolio includes SAP S/4HANA (cloud-based ERP system), SAP SuccessFactors (human capital management), SAP Ariba (supply-chain management), and the SAP Business Technology Platform (integration and development platform).
With more than 400,000 customers in 180 countries—including large corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, and government entities—SAP operates in a highly competitive market. The company emphasizes innovation and digital transformation, investing heavily in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
These innovations aim to optimize customer operations and enable data-driven decision-making. In addition, SAP has built a strong presence in cloud computing, pursuing an aggressive strategy to migrate its product suite to SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platforms.
SAP maintains subsidiaries across multiple technology segments, including SAP Labs, SAP Concur, and SAP SuccessFactors, as well as global R&D centers and offices. The company employs approximately 101,000 people worldwide.
On the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), SAP trades under the ticker SAP, and in Brazil it is available through BDRs under the code SAPP34.
History and foundation
SAP was founded in 1972 in Germany by five former IBM employees: Dietmar Hopp, Hasso Plattner, Klaus Tschira, Claus Wellenreuther, and Hans-Werner Hector. The name “SAP” comes from Systemanalyse Programmentwicklung (Systems Analysis and Program Development), reflecting the company’s initial focus on developing software for enterprise process management.
In its early years, SAP released its first product, SAP R/1, a real-time financial management system. In 1979, the company launched SAP R/2, which expanded functionality to include supply-chain and human-resources management.
In 1992, SAP R/3 marked the transition to client-server architecture, solidifying SAP’s position as a global leader in enterprise software.
Over the decades, SAP has expanded its operations through strategic acquisitions and investments in new technologies. In 2010, the company acquired Sybase, strengthening its presence in the database and mobility markets.
In 2014, SAP launched SAP S/4HANA, its next-generation ERP platform built on cloud computing and real-time data analytics.
Between 2020 and 2024, SAP continued to invest heavily in cloud computing and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and IoT. These initiatives contributed to strong stock-market performance, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s long-term strategy.
Additional Information
The Company SAP SE (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market cap of $ 281.40 Billions, having an equity of $ 50.75 Billions.
With a total of 101.476 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Software.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 40.63 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 7.91 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 35.57, a P/BV ratio of 5.54 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of SAP was at 1.05%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker SAP.
