Companies that make shareholders wealthy must be efficient and profitable, and Coca-Cola meets both criteria. In a given year, the company converts roughly 20% to 30% of its sales into free cash flow and earns a solid 15% return on invested capital. In other words, good things happen when Coca-Cola invests in the business.

Discover why The Coca-Cola Company is a solid investment choice with impressive growth, strong profitability, and a well-covered dividend. Click for more on KO.

Shares of Coca-Cola Co. KO slid 1.52% to $60.81 Monday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.55% to 5,975.38 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.06% to 42,706.56. This was the stock's third consecutive day of losses.

Coca Cola was Adolf Hitler’s favorite beverage as he did not drink alcohol, and in fact was the preferred beverage at all high-profile Nazi Party events, served alongside beers and wines. People in Germany and Austria almost became addicted to the drink which sold millions of cases every year and it was a favorite of the German military succeeded only by beer.

Coca-Cola has a proven track record of global brand power and a reliable dividend. Domino's is operating smoothly and growing despite global economic volatility. Both of these stocks trade at the same P/E ratio,

Coca-Cola’s brand and global reach keep it steady, especially with strong sales in international markets. Click here to find out why I'm neutral on KO stock.