20. Whole Foods Market
Fortune 500 rank: 284
2009 revenue: $8.0 billion
2009 total shareholder return: 190.8%
The high-end grocer survived the recession by doing the unthinkable -- pushing coupons, money-saving tips, and budget recipes. The move bore fruit for shareholders.
But with the stock now selling for a lofty 35 times earnings, budget-minded investors might want to look elsewhere.
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