42.135 USD
+0.34 (+0.8%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FAST. FAST was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. FAST has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FAST is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make FAST a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FAST was profitable.
FAST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FAST has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FAST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FAST has a better Return On Assets (23.97%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FAST has a better Return On Equity (31.50%) than 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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.34%, FAST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
FAST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FAST (45.15%) is better than 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
FAST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
FAST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FAST has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for FAST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 27.85 indicates that FAST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FAST (27.85) is better 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.20, FAST belongs to the best 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.
FAST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is fine compared to the rest 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 | 27.85 |
ROIC/WACC2.94
WACC9.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.26 indicates that FAST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.26, FAST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FAST has a Quick Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that FAST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.19, FAST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.47% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.81% on average over the past years.
FAST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.92%.
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
FAST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.13% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.38, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FAST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FAST indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FAST is more expensive than 62.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, FAST is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.98 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 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 (23.70), we can say FAST is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.98 |
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FAST.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FAST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)5.04
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FAST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FAST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. FAST pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, FAST has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
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
FAST pays out 79.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP79.49%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
NASDAQ:FAST (1/9/2026, 3:29:07 PM)
42.135
+0.34 (+0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.48%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap48.37B
Revenue(TTM)8.00B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts56.52
Price Target44.64 (5.95%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio4.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
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)0.05%
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 | 39.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.98 | ||
| P/S | 6.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.96 | ||
| P/B | 12.42 | ||
| P/tB | 12.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.68 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY2.54%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY2.94%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY2.5%
SpS6.97
BVpS3.39
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)5.04
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 | 27.85 |
F-Score3
WACC9.76%
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 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 39.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.42.
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%.