No. 58

No. 58

McAfee (MFE)

Country: U.S.
Revenue (Millions): 1,678
Revenue Growth: 23%
Return on Equity: 11%
Shareholder Return: 13%

Under new management since 2007, McAfee has shed ancillary businesses and been on a roll selling computer security software. Sales increased 22% last year and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were up 4.5%. In 2009, sales are expected to rise 20%, with a 34.5% gain in EBIT.