Rankings · Quality
A+ companies
Graded A on the five growth-and-cash checks and strong on business quality — margins, returns and debt — which is what the plus means. Ranked by size.
48 companies meet this test
Figures as of October 1, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Market value | Net margin | Return on capital | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LLYELI LILLY AND COMPANY | A+ | $1.12T | 33.5% | — | +39% a year |
| 2 | JNJJohnson & Johnson | A+ | $644.8B | 21.5% | 12.7% | +6% a year |
| 3 | AZNASTRAZENECA PLC | A+ | $256.5B | 16.7% | 14.5% | +11% a year |
| 4 | TMOTHERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. | A+ | $251.4B | 15.0% | 7.6% | +2% a year |
| 5 | AMGNAmgen Inc. | A+ | $229B | 23.0% | 12.4% | +13% a year |
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