Rate of Exploitation (aka Rate of Surplus Value) is the relation of surplus value to variable capital. The higher the surplus value is, relative to the variable capital spent, the higher the rate of exploitation becomes. Put another way, Surplus value/Variable capital = Rate of Exploitation.
| Company | Rate of explaitation (lower bound) | Sources | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 177 % | [1] | 2023 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 10 % | [2] | 2023 |
| Microsoft Corp | 139 % | [3] | 2022 |
| Alphabet Inc. | 82 % | [4] | 2023 |
| Walmart Inc. | 19 % | [5] | 2022 |
| China National Petroleum Corporation | 1 - 3 % | [6] | 2021 |
- ↑ Apple Inc. (2023-04-01). "10-Q Q2 2023"
- ↑ Amazon.com, Inc. (2023-03-31). "AMZN-2023.03.31"
- ↑ Microsoft Corp. "Microsoft 2022 Annua Report"
- ↑ Alphabet Inc.. "GOOG 10-Q Q1 2023"
- ↑ Walmart Inc.. "Earnings Release (FY23 Q4)"
- ↑ China National Petroleum Corporation. "2021 Financial Statements"