41.56 USD
-0.27 (-0.65%)
41.56 USD
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Overall FAST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FAST against 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. While showing a medium growth rate, FAST is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings could make FAST a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FAST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FAST had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FAST has always 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.
The Return On Equity of FAST (31.50%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 28.71%, FAST belongs to the best 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.34%, FAST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FAST has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.21%, FAST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FAST is creating value.
FAST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FAST remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FAST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 27.72 indicates that FAST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 27.72, FAST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FAST (0.03) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 27.72 |
ROIC/WACC2.95
WACC9.73%
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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.19, FAST belongs to the top 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
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.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.84, FAST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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.
FAST is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.51, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. FAST is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FAST indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FAST is more expensive than 72.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FAST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FAST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.38
PEG (5Y)4.97
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
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%
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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 Cap47.71B
Revenue(TTM)8.00B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts56.52
Price Target44.64 (7.41%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio4.26
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-Date
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 | 38.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.51 | ||
| P/S | 5.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.41 | ||
| P/B | 12.25 | ||
| P/tB | 12.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY2.57%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY2.98%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2.02%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY2.54%
SpS6.97
BVpS3.39
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)3.38
PEG (5Y)4.97
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 | 27.72 |
F-Score3
WACC9.73%
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 for 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.
Can you provide the financial health for FAST stock?
The financial health rating of FASTENAL CO (FAST) is 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FASTENAL CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FASTENAL CO (FAST) is expected to grow by 11.48% in the next year.