Fastenal Company (FAST)

Industrials
Industrial Distribution
United States
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Price
$42.24
▼ -0.51 (-1.19%)
Market Cap
$48,492,937,216
Shares: 1,145,400,000
P/E
35.80
P/B: 11.39
ROE
31.82%
Current Ratio: 4.67
Fundamentals Score
69 (NEUTRAL)

Company Overview

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 also 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.

Headquarters: 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, MN, 55987-1500, United States  |  Employees: 21568  |  Website: fastenal.com
Key Contacts
IR / Phone: 507 454 5374
Exchange: NMS
Industry: Industrial Distribution
Quick Financial Snapshot
Revenue$7,546,000,000
Net Income$1,150,600,000
Free Cash Flow$946,800,000
Book Value / Share$3.16

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Total Liabilities$1,081,700,000
Total Equity$3,616,300,000
Debt / Equity0.13
Current Ratio4.67
Interest Coverage206.85
Working Capital$2,524,800,000

Valuation Metrics

Core multiples and valuation signals — useful to compare vs peers.

P/E (TTM)35.80
Industry P/EN/A
Forward P/E19.29
P/B11.39
Price / Sales5.46
P / FCF43.50
EV / EBITDA24.50
Graham Number$8.45
DCF (placeholder)
Notes: red items typically indicate expensive multiples relative to fundamentals. Use the "Compare with industry" tool for context.

EPS (Annual)

Financial Performance

Revenue vs Net Income

Free Cash Flow (annual)

Profitability & Efficiency

Gross Margin 45.08%
Operating Margin 20.01%
Net Margin 15.25%
ROIC 27.53%
Asset Turnover 1.61

Automated Fundamental Signals (Score: 69)

Passed
  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 7.46%
  • Price CAGR 15.26%
  • ROIC 27.5%
  • Gross Margin 45.1%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 20.0%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
Failed
  • P/FCF 43.50
  • P/B Ratio 11.39
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)

Price Chart (Candlestick)

Technical Analysis (Score: 75)

RSI (14)24.26
SMA 5048.00
SMA 20042.01
MACD-1.19
Signal BULLISH
RSI 24.3, SMA trend bullish, momentum 10.2%.

Governance & Management

Governance scores: Audit: 2 | Board: 6 | Compensation: 8 | Shareholder Rights: 4
Executive Team
NameTitle
Mr. Daniel L. Florness CEO & Director (1963)
Mr. Jeffery Michael Watts President & Chief Sales Officer (1972)
Mr. Charles S. Miller Senior Executive Vice President of Sales (1974)
Mr. William Joseph Drazkowski Executive Vice President of Sales (1971)
Ms. Sheryl Ann Lisowski Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer & Interim CFO (1967)
Ms. Anthony P. Broersma Executive Vice President of Operations (1980)
Mr. John J. Milek VP & General Counsel (—)
Ms. Donnalee K. Papenfuss Executive VP of Strategy & Communications (1964)
Governance data last updated: 10/1/2025

Latest News

Earnings live: United Airlines stock rises on earnings beat; shares of Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, LVMH, and ASML gain
Yahoo • Oct 15, 2025 • Neutral

Third quarter earnings season is just beginning, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.

Earnings live: Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, LVMH, and ASML stocks jump on strong results
Yahoo • Oct 15, 2025 • Positive

Third quarter earnings season is just beginning, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.

Will Margin Pressure Challenge Fastenal’s (FAST) Revenue Momentum and Pricing Strategy?
Yahoo • Oct 15, 2025 • Neutral

Fastenal reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, posting net sales of US$2,133.3 million and net income of US$335.5 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier, and declared a US$0.22 per share dividend for shareholders of record as of October 28, 2025. Despite double-digit sales and earnings growth, management highlighted weaker-than-expected pricing and flagged possible margin pressures ahead, prompting increased attention to their pricing strategy and supply chain...

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