6 Large Cap Stocks Keeping Profits Up And Debt Down

In a world where unmanageable debt has become all too common, finding companies -- especially those that rank among some of the largest -- that have eschewed debt brings some balance to the picture. These companies serve as reminders that it is possible to grow a business without drawing upon equity to fund the process. For our list today, we ran a scan to find profitable large caps that have a tight rein on debt. The companies on our list have the sound infrastructure, experience, and financial oversight that appeals to investors. Review the list of large-cap stocks below to see if you agree.The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed
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