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Fastenal Company · Industrials · United States · $54.1B · Avg Vol: $376M/d

85
StockRank
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Q
91
V
21
M
67
P/E (TTM)
38.9x
ROE
34.3%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
2.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Fastenal Company distributes industrial and construction supplies, including fasteners, safety products, and tools, through a vast network of local branches and onsite vending machines. Its unique 'store-within-a-store' model and extensive vending machine network provide unparalleled proximity and convenience, driving high customer retention. Fastenal is a leading distributor known for its innovative distribution model.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue7.0B7.3B7.5B8.2B5.5%8.7B9.3B10.1B11.0%
EPS0.941.011.001.105.2%1.151.271.4113.0%
Shares1.1B1.1B1.1B1.1B+0.6%1.1B
Debt802.1M535.0M485.4M441.9M-18.0%441.5M
Equity3.2B3.3B3.6B3.9B7.6%
Op CF941.0M1.4B1.2B1.3B11.3%1.4B
Inv CF-163.0M-161.2M-214.5M-231.0M
Fin CF-774.9M-1.3B-913.7M-1.1B
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PRICE (1Y)-4.3%
44.7645.7246.6847.6448.60Jun 5Jun 29Jul 20
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$44.76
RSI (14)
36.3
52W High
$49.83
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
91
ROIC
41.0%98.8
ROE
34.3%96.0
GP/Assets
77.4%97.7
Op. Margin
21.0%88.6
FCF/Assets
22.9%97.4
Piotroski
775.1
Int. Cover
50.0x87.0
D/E Ratio
0.11x74.1
Current Ratio
4.18x90.6
Value
21
P/E (TTM)
38.9x23.8
EV/EBITDA
26.4x18.2
P/FCF
46.8x26.4
P/B
12.6x4.3
P/S
5.9x12.5
Div Yield
2.0%46.2
Momentum
67
52W High %
90%80.7
RS 6M
-4%66.0
SMA 50/200
1.04x58.7
EPS Rev 4W
+2.0%92.3
EPS Rev 12W
+2.4%77.9
EPS Improve
+22%33.9
Q Growth
16%58.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$54.1B
P/E (Forward)
32.0x
Gross Margin
44.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FAST are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FASTFastenal Company(you)$54.1B85STRONG BUY
GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc.$63.9B84STRONG BUY
DPLM.LDiploma PLC$12.6B85STRONG BUY
TIH.TOToromont Industries Ltd.$13.3B81STRONG BUY
AITApplied Industrial Technologies, Inc.$12.5B81STRONG BUY
WSOWatsco, Inc.$16.9B74BUY
FERGFerguson Enterprises Inc.$46.3B47HOLD
FTT.TOFinning International Inc.$8.8B75BUY
WCCWESCO International, Inc.$16.9B61HOLD
MSMMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.$6.6B92STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 8.3% · P/E 19.8x · Gross margin 25.1%

Fastenal Company (FAST) — Stock Score Summary

Fastenal Company (FAST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (91/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

Fastenal Company distributes industrial and construction supplies, including fasteners, safety products, and tools, through a vast network of local branches and onsite vending machines. Its unique 'store-within-a-store' model and extensive vending machine network provide unparalleled proximity and convenience, driving high customer retention. Fastenal is a leading distributor known for its innovative distribution model.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$44.76
Market Cap$54.1B
P/E (TTM)38.92
P/E (Forward)32.03
Price/Book12.62
Return on Equity34.3%
Return on Invested Capital41.0%
Debt/Equity0.11x
Gross Margin44.7%
Operating Margin21.0%
Revenue Growth14.7%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$1.2B

Fastenal Company operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fastenal Company’s (FAST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Fastenal Company (FAST) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (91), Value (21), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Fastenal Company have an economic moat?
Fastenal Company (FAST) has a Quality factor score of 91/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Fastenal Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Fastenal Company (FAST) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Fastenal Company in?
Fastenal Company (FAST) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United States).