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Fastenal Company · Industrials · United States · $57.1B · Avg Vol: $338M/d

75
StockRank
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Q
91
V
20
M
59
P/E (TTM)
42.4x
ROE
34.3%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
1.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Fastenal has the strongest quality in this batch at Q91 and momentum M66 with a buyback on file, but value at V20 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

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%8.7B9.3B10.1B11.2%
EPS0.951.011.011.105.2%1.171.271.4113.2%
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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46.6648.0949.5250.9552.38Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$48.79
RSI (14)
35.1
52W High
$52.92
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
91
ROIC
41.0%98.3
ROE
34.3%95.8
GP/Assets
77.4%98.0
Op. Margin
21.0%87.3
FCF/Assets
22.9%97.9
Piotroski
776.5
Int. Cover
50.0x88.3
D/E Ratio
0.11x72.8
Current Ratio
4.18x90.4
Value
20
P/E (TTM)
42.4x20.6
EV/EBITDA
29.0x18.0
P/FCF
49.4x24.6
P/B
14.0x4.0
P/S
6.5x12.3
Div Yield
1.9%45.3
Momentum
59
52W High %
92%85.4
RS 6M
-7%59.0
SMA 50/200
1.08x73.8
EPS Rev 4W
+0.3%22.3
EPS Rev 12W
+2.0%74.5
EPS Improve
+20%33.4
Q Growth
16%51.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$57.1B
P/E (Forward)
35.4x
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)$57.1B75Buy
GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc.$61.5B73Buy
FERGFerguson Enterprises Inc.$44.2B46Hold
DPLM.LDiploma PLC$13.3B81Strong Buy
AITApplied Industrial Technologies, Inc.$11.8B80Strong Buy
INDT.STIndutrade AB (publ)$9.6B71Buy
WCCWESCO International, Inc.$16.4B58Hold
TIH.TOToromont Industries Ltd.$11.3B65Hold
REH.AXReece Limited$7.2B77Buy
WSO-BWatsco, Inc.$13.0B58Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.9% · P/E 19.8x · Gross margin 26.1%

Fastenal Company (FAST): Stock Score Summary

Fastenal Company (FAST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (91/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Fastenal has the strongest quality in this batch at Q91 and momentum M66 with a buyback on file, but value at V20 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

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$48.79
Market Cap$57.1B
P/E (TTM)42.39
P/E (Forward)35.42
Price/Book13.99
Return on Equity34.3%
Return on Invested Capital41.0%
Debt/Equity0.11x
Gross Margin44.7%
Operating Margin21.0%
Revenue Growth14.7%
Dividend Yield1.9%
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 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (91), Value (20), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. 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).