MorningstarStocks 500 2006 - Morningstar Stocks 500 Author:Morningstar Inc.
Star Rating Indicates if the stock is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly priced
Morningstar Fair Value Our analysts' estimate of the stock's fair value price
Buy/Sell Prices Incorporating a margin of safety, we give our estimate of when you should buyor sell
Major Com... more »petitors How the company stacks up against its main rivals
Business Risk Each stock's risk is rated as below average, average, or above average
Moat Size A measure of the company's competitive advantages
Morningstar Style Box A snapshot of the company's size and value or growth characteristics
Expanded Management Section Even more information about the backgrounds and strategies of top management teams
Stewardship Grade An easy way to tell if management is working for you or itself
Price History Five years of price history and the stock's strength relative to the S&P 500
Five-Year Financial History Key measures for the past five years and trailing 12 months
Valuation Ratios How the stock measures up to its industry and the S&P 500
Major Fund Holders Which funds have big percentages of their assets in this stock
Morningstar Grades A snapshot of the company's growth, profitability, and financial health
Thesis Our independent opinion of the company, including detailed analysis of its strengths and weaknesses
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