The Morningstar Stocks 500 is a handy reference for the top 500 stocks in the market. It contains a 1-page report on each company, which contains the essential information investors need to understand a company. These 1-page reports contain data tables, price graph, major competitors, largest mutual-fund holders, Morningstar Star Rating for Stocks, Morningstar Risk, Measure, Morningstar Stock Grades, and an in-depth Analyst Report containing thier view of the stock. In addition, each page summarizes what the company does, how its past growth has stacked up versus peers, how high its profitability has been, and how strong its finances are. Also contained in the book are longer editorial features about Morningstar"s star rating, stock-investing philosophy, Tortoise and Hare portfolios, and more. Readers will also find data tables that list highest- and lowest-rated stocks, most profitable companies, and much more. Topics Include: * 500 company reports, each of which includes a five-year financial summary and Analyst Report * Highest- and lowest-rated stocks * Largest companies by market cap and sales * Most profitable companies * Highest dividend yields and cash returns * Highest and lowest valuation ratios * Highest Market Capitalization and Sales * Highest Return on Equity and Return on Assets * Highest Dividend Yield and Cash Returns * Highest and Lowest Price Multiples