5 Large-Cap NYSE Stocks with Highest ROA (LO, COH, DO, MA, CL)

Below are interesting large-cap stocks on the NYSE with the best return on assets.

Lorillard Inc (NYSE: LO) has the ROA of 40.07 and the market capitalization of $12.73 billion. LO shares are trading at a price close to their 52-week high of $81.76.

Coach Inc (NYSE: COH) has the ROA of 24.85 and the market capitalization of $11.34 billion. KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of COH with a “hold” rating.

Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc (NYSE: DO) has the ROA of 22.58 and the market capitalization of $13.9 billion. Jesup & Lamont upgraded DO from “hold” to “buy.”

MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) has the ROA of 20.71 and the market capitalization of $30.46 billion. Credit Suisse upgraded MA from “neutral” to “outperform.”

Colgate-Palmolive Co (NYSE: CL) has the ROA of 19.55 and the market capitalization of $40.52 billion. BMO Capital Markets upgraded CL from “market perform” to “outperform.”