41.86 USD
+0.16 (+0.38%)
Taking everything into account, FAST scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FAST was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. FAST scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. While showing a medium growth rate, FAST is valued expensive at the moment. This makes FAST very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FAST had positive earnings in the past year.
FAST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FAST has been profitable.
FAST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FAST (23.97%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FAST's Return On Equity of 31.50% is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 28.71%, FAST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FAST is significantly above the industry average of 9.63%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.97% | ||
| ROE | 31.5% | ||
| ROIC | 28.71% |
ROA(3y)24.76%
ROA(5y)23.49%
ROE(3y)33.56%
ROE(5y)32.5%
ROIC(3y)29.56%
ROIC(5y)28.03%
1.3 Margins
FAST's Profit Margin of 15.34% is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
FAST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FAST's Operating Margin of 20.21% is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
FAST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FAST has a Gross Margin of 45.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAST outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FAST has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.34% | ||
| GM | 45.15% |
OM growth 3Y-0.4%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-0.31%
PM growth 5Y0.56%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FAST is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FAST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
FAST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FAST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FAST has an Altman-Z score of 27.80. This indicates that FAST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FAST has a better Altman-Z score (27.80) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FAST is 0.20, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FAST, only 0.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.20, FAST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FAST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, FAST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 27.8 |
ROIC/WACC2.94
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.26 indicates that FAST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FAST has a Current ratio of 4.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAST outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.19 indicates that FAST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FAST's Quick ratio of 2.19 is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FAST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.81% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.92% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FAST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.47%
EPS 3Y7.68%
EPS 5Y7.81%
EPS Q2Q%11.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y7.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%11.68%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
EPS Next 5Y9.91%
Revenue Next Year8.47%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.41%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.12 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FAST.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FAST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, FAST is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FAST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FAST is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FAST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say FAST is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FAST is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FAST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FAST does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of FAST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.41
PEG (5Y)5.01
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FAST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.35, FAST pays a better dividend. On top of this FAST pays more dividend than 84.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FAST's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FAST decreases each year by -2.16%.
FAST has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
79.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FAST. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP79.49%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
NASDAQ:FAST (1/13/2026, 11:20:03 AM)
41.86
+0.16 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.48%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap48.06B
Revenue(TTM)8.00B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts58.26
Price Target44.64 (6.64%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio4.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.16%
DP79.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.93%
Max EPS beat(2)1.09%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.73%
Max EPS beat(4)1.09%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.06%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.44%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.96%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.79%
PT rev (1m)1.35%
PT rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.76 | ||
| P/S | 6.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.7 | ||
| P/B | 12.34 | ||
| P/tB | 12.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.61 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY2.96%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2.01%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY2.52%
SpS6.97
BVpS3.39
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)3.41
PEG (5Y)5.01
Graham Number9.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.97% | ||
| ROE | 31.5% | ||
| ROCE | 37.73% | ||
| ROIC | 28.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.78% | ||
| OM | 20.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.34% | ||
| GM | 45.15% | ||
| FCFM | 12.07% |
ROA(3y)24.76%
ROA(5y)23.49%
ROE(3y)33.56%
ROE(5y)32.5%
ROIC(3y)29.56%
ROIC(5y)28.03%
ROICexc(3y)31.48%
ROICexc(5y)29.95%
ROICexgc(3y)31.48%
ROICexgc(5y)30.19%
ROCE(3y)38.84%
ROCE(5y)36.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.24%
OM growth 3Y-0.4%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-0.31%
PM growth 5Y0.56%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.9%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 137.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 215.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 27.8 |
F-Score3
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC2.94
Cap/Depr(3y)108.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.69%
Profit Quality(3y)87.32%
Profit Quality(5y)87.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.47%
EPS 3Y7.68%
EPS 5Y7.81%
EPS Q2Q%11.54%
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
EPS Next 5Y9.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y7.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%11.68%
Revenue Next Year8.47%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.41%
EBIT growth 1Y6.41%
EBIT growth 3Y7.44%
EBIT growth 5Y7.41%
EBIT Next Year20.78%
EBIT Next 3Y13.13%
EBIT Next 5Y11.3%
FCF growth 1Y-19.66%
FCF growth 3Y15.56%
FCF growth 5Y9.69%
OCF growth 1Y-12.31%
OCF growth 3Y15.07%
OCF growth 5Y6.84%
FASTENAL CO / FAST FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FAST.
What is the valuation status of FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to FASTENAL CO (FAST). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of FAST stock?
FASTENAL CO (FAST) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FASTENAL CO (FAST) is 39.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.34.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FAST stock?
The dividend rating of FASTENAL CO (FAST) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.49%.