Fastenal Company (FAST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (91/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Fastenal is an exceptional quality compounder and a significant beneficiary of the 'Supply Chain Re-Globalization' macro theme. As companies re-shore and near-shore manufacturing, the demand for local, efficient, and reliable MRO industrial supplies intensifies. Fastenal's deeply integrated vending and on-site service model creates high switching costs and shares scale economies with customers, reinforcing its durable moat. This structural tailwind, combined with Fastenal's robust quality characteristics, presents a compelling and asymmetric opportunity that the market may not fully grasp as a long-term shift.
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.
| Price | $43.94 |
| Market Cap | $50.4B |
| P/E (TTM) | 38.56 |
| P/E (Forward) | 31.86 |
| Price/Book | 12.54 |
| Return on Equity | 33.8% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 38.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 11.17 |
| Gross Margin | 44.9% |
| Operating Margin | 20.3% |
| Revenue Growth | 12.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
| Free Cash Flow | $904M |
Fastenal Company operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).