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Alphabet Inc
Published Sep 19, 2026
87 Grip Score
Operates the world's primary search engine, dominant mobile operating system, and a major cloud computing.
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Sells digital advertising space across proprietary search, video, and partner network platforms.
Market cap
$4.25T
P/E
17.6×
Annual sales
$446.44B
Current ratio of 2.7× — short-term assets cover short-term bills
Debt to equity of 0.18× — little owed against the equity
Profit margin of 54.7%
Gross margin of 60.9%
Worth watching
Digital ad revenues face intense antitrust litigation and regulatory remedies targeting search and ad-tech monopolies.
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Shopify Inc
Published Sep 19, 2026
79 Grip Score
Powers multi-channel merchant storefronts, checkout systems, and integrated payment processing across global commerce.
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Provides cloud software for merchants to build digital storefronts and manage inventory. Processes digital payments, provides merchant credit, and sells point-of-sale hardware.
Market cap
$165.33B
P/E
86.7×
Annual sales
$13.27B
Current ratio of 5.4× — short-term assets cover short-term bills
Debt to equity of 0.01× — little owed against the equity
Profit margin of 14.5%
Gross margin of 47.6%
Worth watching
Gross merchandise volume heavily depends on consumer discretionary spending across small and medium-sized merchants.
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ExxonMobil Holdings Corp
Published Sep 19, 2026
71 Grip Score
Operates an integrated energy network spanning upstream offshore drilling, major refining complexes, and large-scale.
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Explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, petrochemicals, and refined fuels. Sells synthetic lubricants and transportation fuels through worldwide distributor networks.
Market cap
$672.46B
P/E
21.1×
Annual sales
$363.49B
Debt to equity of 0.16× — little owed against the equity
Return on invested capital of 11.2%
Sales up 12.7% a year over five years
Earnings up 67.2% this year
Worth watching
Revenues depend directly on volatile international commodity prices for crude oil and refined products.
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Caterpillar Inc
Published Sep 19, 2026
66 Grip Score
Distributes heavy machinery worldwide through an exclusive independent dealer network backed by captive customer.
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Produces heavy earthmoving machinery, mining equipment, and industrial power systems. Provides equipment financing and maintenance services through affiliated worldwide dealerships.
Market cap
$371.87B
P/E
34.8×
Annual sales
$74.67B
Profit margin of 14.5%
Return on equity of 57%
Return on invested capital of 21.1%
Sales up 10.1% a year over five years
Worth watching
End-market revenue depends heavily on cyclical capital expenditure in mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure development.
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Pfizer Inc
Published Sep 19, 2026
45 Grip Score
Discovers, develops, and manufactures prescription biopharmaceuticals and vaccines globally at industrial scale.
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Sells prescription medicines and vaccines across oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Manufactures these therapies through global pharmaceutical production facilities.
Market cap
$157.65B
P/E
36.6×
Annual sales
$63.57B
Gross margin of 64.8%
Sales up 8.5% a year over five years
Trades at 14.4× free cash flow
Pays a 6.23% dividend
Worth watching
Key patent expirations on major revenue drivers like Eliquis expose the business to immediate generic competition.
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