SAP SE

SAP SE is a German multinational software company that provides enterprise application and business solutions globally. Its main product is SAP S/4HANA, which offers software capabilities for finance, risk and project management, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain and asset management, and R&D. The company also offers SAP SuccessFactors for human resources management, including HR, time, payroll, talent and employee experience management, as well as analytics and planning. Additionally, SAP provides spend management solutions covering direct and indirect spend, travel and expense, and external workforce management, along with SAP customer experience solutions. Its portfolio includes SAP Business Technology Platform, which enables customers and partners to build, integrate, and automate applications, and SAP Business Network, a business-to-business collaboration platform that digitalizes key business processes across the supply chain. SAP also offers industry-specific solutions, SAP Signavio for business process analysis, SAP LeanIX for enterprise architecture visualization, WalkMe for workflow execution, and Taulia for working capital management.

SAP SE is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol SAP. The stock trades in US Dollars (USD). As a German company with a primary listing in the US, SAP provides American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) that allow investors to trade its shares in USD on the NYSE. This makes it accessible to US and international investors who prefer to trade in US currency. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, and its shares are also listed on several European exchanges, but the NYSE listing is a key venue for US-based investors.

SAP SE operates in the Technology sector, specifically within the Software - Application industry. This means SAP develops and sells application software designed to help businesses manage their operations, from finance and human resources to supply chain and customer experience. As a software application company, SAP's products are used by organizations of all sizes to streamline processes, gain insights, and improve efficiency. The company is one of the largest enterprise application software providers in the world, competing with other major players in the industry. Its focus on business software solutions places it firmly in the application software segment, distinct from infrastructure or systems software.

SAP's portfolio includes a wide range of products and solutions. Key offerings include SAP S/4HANA, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite that covers finance, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and R&D. SAP SuccessFactors provides human capital management solutions for HR, payroll, talent management, and employee experience. The company also offers spend management solutions for direct and indirect procurement, travel and expense, and external workforce management. SAP Customer Experience solutions help manage customer relationships. The SAP Business Technology Platform enables building, integrating, and automating applications. SAP Business Network is a B2B collaboration platform for supply chain digitalization. Additionally, SAP provides SAP Signavio for business process management, SAP LeanIX for enterprise architecture, WalkMe for workflow automation, SAP Enable Now for e-learning, Taulia for working capital management, and sustainability solutions. Industry-specific solutions are also available for various sectors.

SAP SE generates revenue primarily through the sale of software licenses, cloud subscriptions, and related services. The company offers its enterprise application software on-premises (via licenses) and as cloud-based solutions (subscriptions). Its cloud offerings include SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP Business Technology Platform, among others. SAP also earns from consulting, implementation, training, and support services. The company's business model focuses on providing end-to-end business software that helps organizations manage their operations, from finance and HR to supply chain and customer experience. By offering a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions, SAP aims to create long-term customer relationships and recurring revenue streams. Additionally, its platform and network offerings enable ecosystem growth through partners and developers.