WCRC Researched Brand · World's Most Powerful Brands 2026 · Second Global Mega Edition
Petronas
Petronas, Petroliam Nasional Berhad, is Malaysia's state-owned national oil and gas company. For FY2025 it reported revenue of RM266.1 billion, profit after tax of RM45.4 billion, down 18% amid market headwinds, and cash flow from operations of RM85.2 billion. Its credit rating sits in the A range, one notch above Malaysia's sovereign rating, with a stable outlook affirmed in April 2026. Its teal logo is closely tied to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, and its title partnership with the Mercedes Formula 1 team gives it global visibility. WCRC's research found Petronas strongest in financial stability and institutional confidence, in its competitive financial position, in the distinctiveness of its visual identity, and in campaign recall driven by its Formula 1 partnership.
- Sector
- Energy & Utilities
- Region
- Asia-Pacific
- Country
- Malaysia
- WCRC research
- Full 50-parameter assessment
What WCRC found
Strong financial stability, with an A-range credit rating one notch above Malaysia's sovereign rating.
A solid financial position, with FY2025 operating cash flow of RM85.2 billion.
A distinctive teal identity tied to the Petronas Towers, amplified by its Mercedes Formula 1 title partnership.
What holds it back: As a fossil-heavy national oil company with capital spending focused mainly upstream, its decarbonisation record is weak.
Status in the 2026 edition
Petronas was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.
Questions people ask
Is Petronas in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?
Petronas was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
Which Energy & Utilities brands are ranked in 2026?
No Energy & Utilities brand reached the 2026 top 100.