41.75 USD
+0.82 (+2%)
41.99 USD
+0.24 (+0.57%)
FAST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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. 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.
FAST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FAST has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FAST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FAST is significantly above the industry average of 9.41%.
| 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.
FAST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FAST (20.21%) is better than 82.00% of its industry peers.
FAST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FAST has a better Gross Margin (45.15%) than 82.00% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FAST 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.
The debt/assets ratio for FAST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 27.36 indicates that FAST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 27.36, FAST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
FAST's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.20 is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, FAST is in the better half of 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 | 27.36 |
ROIC/WACC2.89
WACC9.92%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.26, FAST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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%.
Measured over the past 5 years, FAST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.81% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.92% in the past year.
FAST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.19% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, FAST will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.13% on average per year.
FAST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.42%
EPS Next 2Y11%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%
EPS Next 5Y11.13%
Revenue Next Year8.47%
Revenue Next 2Y8.72%
Revenue Next 3Y8.43%
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 39.02, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FAST.
62.00% 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 26.76, FAST is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FAST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FAST indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FAST is more expensive than 64.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96, FAST is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FAST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FAST is more expensive than 72.00% 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 | 49.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.12 |
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)3.42
PEG (5Y)5
EPS Next 2Y11%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%, FAST has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, FAST pays a better dividend. On top of this FAST pays more dividend than 82.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, FAST has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
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%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%
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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 Change0.08%
Market Cap47.93B
Revenue(TTM)8.00B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts56.52
Price Target44.05 (5.51%)
Short Float %2.42%
Short Ratio4.2
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-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)-1.37%
PT rev (3m)-2.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.72 | ||
| P/S | 5.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.59 | ||
| P/B | 12.31 | ||
| P/tB | 12.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.12 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY2.97%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2.01%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY2.53%
SpS6.97
BVpS3.39
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)5
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 | 27.36 |
F-Score3
WACC9.92%
ROIC/WACC2.89
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 Y11.42%
EPS Next 2Y11%
EPS Next 3Y10.35%
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 2Y8.72%
Revenue Next 3Y8.43%
Revenue Next 5Y8.94%
EBIT growth 1Y6.41%
EBIT growth 3Y7.44%
EBIT growth 5Y7.41%
EBIT Next Year20.78%
EBIT Next 3Y13.11%
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 11.42% in the next year.