CMP: $45

Fastenal Company sell industrial and construction supplies in a wholesale and retail fashion. The Company markets its products and services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Singapore, China, and The Netherlands.

Fastenal is a $13 B market cap company trading at a P/E of little over 32. Revenues have risen from $1.93 B to $2.76 B in the last 2 years. Profits have risen from $184 M to $358 M in the last 2 years. NPM has moved up smartly from less than 10% to nearly 13% in the last 2 years. Its a good buy for long term.