Is Fastenal Company (FAST) Overvalued?
We dive into why Fastenal Company (FAST) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-16, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Rosalio Madrigal
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company’s fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers that are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; non-residential construction market; farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
Commentary & Analysis
What You Need to Know About Fastenal Company's Q3 Earnings
Fastenal Company's fiscal Q3 earnings report was released on Tuesday, July 14. Let's dive in to see if (FAST) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Fastenal Company’s (FAST) Stock Is Down 6.50%
As of Monday, April 13, Fastenal Company’s FAST share price has dipped by 6.50%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Jenna Brashear
What You Need to Know About Fastenal Company's Q2 Earnings
Fastenal Company's fiscal Q2 earnings report was released on Monday, April 13. Let's dive in to see if (FAST) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Tudor Pop
Which Is a Better Investment, Fastenal Company or Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Stock?
Learn more about whether Fastenal Company or Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. is a better investment based on AAII's A+ Investor grades, which compare both companies' key financial metrics.Jenna Brashear
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | FAST | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $58,138.0 | $5,404.5 | 94% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 1,150.3 | 37.4 | 95% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 99.9% | 62.7% | 96% |
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| Float (Mil) | 1,144.7 | 47.9 | 92% |
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| Beta | 0.71 | 0.92 | 42% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 7,155 | 181 | 95% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
1.5% | 83.6% | 46% |
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| Growth | FAST | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 49% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 7.9% | 11.3% | 52% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 7.9% | 12.7% | 43 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 11.8% | 2.9% | 77% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (19.7%) | (9.8%) | 34% |
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| # of Estimates | 14 | 18 | 18 | |
| Current EPS | $0.335 | $1.262 | $1.400 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.333 | $1.260 | $1.398 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.326 | $1.237 | $1.367 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 1.5% | 15.8% | 40.0% | |
| Financials | FAST | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $8,749 | $3,909 | 82% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $1,352 | $153 | 89% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $1.178 | $1.500 | 63% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $1,399 | $276 | 85% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($33) | $5 | 22% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $265 | $641 | 52% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $52,437 | $6,147 | 92% |
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| Valuation | FAST | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 14.27 | 2.74 | 93% |
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| P/E | 43.3 | 26.8 | 81% |
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| Dividend Yield | 1.9% | 0.0% | 75% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 5.5 | 1.5 | 89% |
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| Ratios | FAST | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 44.7% | 27.5% | 56% |
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| Net Margin | 15.5% | 3.8% | 73% |
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| ROA | 26.2% | 4.2% | 98% |
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| ROE | 34.3% | 12.3% | 89% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 23.1% | 57.0% | 16% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 5 | 67% |
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Passing Stock Screens
As of 8/20/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies,
FACTOR STRATEGY
P/E Relative Screen
Factors: Value, Earnings Estimates
A screen that looks at the relationship of a stock's price-earnings ratio to that of the industry and market.
| Performance Since Inception: | 13.7% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +6.2 |
