Hercules, Inc. (NYSE:HPC.DL)

IgnorantFool77 (42.93) Submitted: 6/25/2007 9:46:28 AM : Start Price: $18.74 HPC.DL Score: +41.46

This is a business that would make you snore. In the pyramid of manufacturing you don't get closer to the ground floor than chemicals, polymers and resins. Not only that, but it serves ultra basic markets: paper, paint and adhesives. In terms of its numbers they're pretty solid. It sports a widest margin in it's specific industry, and controls expenses well. Return on equity is highest in it's category, as is it's growth. (category is specifically "plastic and rubber chemical industry")