40.13 USD
-0.74 (-1.81%)
40.14 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Taking everything into account, FAST scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FAST was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. FAST gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FAST is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes FAST very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FAST was profitable.
In the past year FAST had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FAST has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FAST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FAST (23.97%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 31.50%, FAST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FAST's Return On Invested Capital of 28.71% is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 has a Profit Margin of 15.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAST outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
FAST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FAST has a Operating Margin of 20.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAST outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FAST has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 45.15%, FAST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FAST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
FAST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FAST has more shares outstanding
FAST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FAST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FAST has an Altman-Z score of 27.33. This indicates that FAST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FAST's Altman-Z score of 27.33 is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
FAST has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.20. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FAST (0.20) is better than 88.00% of its industry peers.
FAST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FAST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is in the better half of the industry: FAST outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 27.33 |
ROIC/WACC2.95
WACC9.74%
2.3 Liquidity
FAST has a Current Ratio of 4.26. This indicates that FAST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FAST (4.26) is better than 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.
The Quick ratio of FAST (2.19) is better than 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 11.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FAST will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
EPS Next 5Y11.13%
Revenue Next Year8.47%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.94%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FAST.
FAST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FAST is more expensive than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, FAST is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 32.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FAST.
FAST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FAST is more expensive than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, FAST is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FAST is valued a bit more expensive than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FAST.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.08 |
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.
FAST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.27
PEG (5Y)4.8
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FAST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, FAST pays a better dividend. On top of this FAST pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FAST's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FAST decreases each year by -2.16%.
FAST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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%
40.13
-0.74 (-1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.34%
Inst Owner Change2.37%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap46.07B
Revenue(TTM)8.00B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts56.52
Price Target44.64 (11.24%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio4.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
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)0.26%
PT rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
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 | 37.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.36 | ||
| P/S | 5.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.06 | ||
| P/B | 11.83 | ||
| P/tB | 11.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY2.67%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY3.09%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2.09%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY2.63%
SpS6.97
BVpS3.39
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)3.27
PEG (5Y)4.8
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 | 27.33 |
F-Score3
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC2.95
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 5Y11.13%
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 5Y8.94%
EBIT growth 1Y6.41%
EBIT growth 3Y7.44%
EBIT growth 5Y7.41%
EBIT Next Year20.78%
EBIT Next 3Y13.13%
EBIT Next 5Y12.31%
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 6 / 10 to FAST.
What is the valuation status of FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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 37.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.83.
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%.