44.61 USD
+1.99 (+4.67%)
44.4504 USD
-0.16 (-0.36%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FAST. FAST was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FAST a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FAST is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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.
- Of the past 5 years FAST 4 years were profitable.
- FAST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FAST's Return On Assets of 23.97% is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- FAST has a Return On Equity of 31.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAST outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- FAST's Return On Invested Capital of 28.71% is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- FAST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.56%. This 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FAST has remained more or less at the same level.
- FAST has a better Operating Margin (20.21%) than 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FAST is creating value.
- There is no outstanding debt for FAST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- FAST has an Altman-Z score of 28.32. This indicates that FAST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FAST's Altman-Z score of 28.32 is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that FAST is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 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 | 28.32 |
ROIC/WACC2.92
WACC9.83%
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's Current ratio of 4.26 is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- FAST has a Quick ratio of 2.19. This is amongst the best in 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 strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.45%, which is quite good.
- FAST shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.45%
EPS 3Y5.01%
EPS 5Y8.11%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.12%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.02% 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 8.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%
EPS Next 5Y10.02%
Revenue Next Year9.08%
Revenue Next 2Y8.59%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS 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 40.55, FAST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 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.
- FAST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.98 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FAST.
- FAST's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.30, FAST is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FAST is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FAST is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.2 |
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)3.19
PEG (5Y)5
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FAST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%.
- FAST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.48. FAST pays more dividend than 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, FAST has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%
44.61
+1.99 (+4.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-13 2026-04-13
Inst Owners88.48%
Inst Owner Change0.26%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap51.21B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts58.26
Price Target44.64 (0.07%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio4.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.16%
DP79.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-29 2026-01-29 (0.24)
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)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.51%
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 | 40.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.98 | ||
| P/S | 6.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 42.3 | ||
| P/B | 13.15 | ||
| P/tB | 13.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.2 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY2.47%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY2.78%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY1.88%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY2.36%
SpS6.97
BVpS3.39
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)3.19
PEG (5Y)5
Graham Number9.16
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 | 28.32 |
F-Score3
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACC2.92
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)9.45%
EPS 3Y5.01%
EPS 5Y8.11%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
EPS Next Y12.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.1%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%
EPS Next 5Y10.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.12%
Revenue Next Year9.08%
Revenue Next 2Y8.59%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
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 6 / 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 40.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.15.
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%.