41.98 USD
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Overall FAST gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FAST 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. 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.
FAST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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.
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 has a better Return On Invested Capital (28.71%) than 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 better Profit Margin (15.34%) than 82.00% of its industry peers.
FAST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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's Gross Margin of 45.15% is amongst the best of 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
FAST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FAST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
FAST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FAST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FAST has an Altman-Z score of 27.96. This indicates that FAST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FAST (27.96) is better than 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.
FAST's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.20 is amongst the best of the industry. FAST outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that FAST is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 27.96 |
ROIC/WACC2.94
WACC9.78%
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.
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.
Looking at the last year, FAST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.92% in the last 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.91% 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 8.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
EPS Next 5Y9.91%
Revenue Next Year8.47%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.41%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FAST is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.23.
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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FAST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say FAST is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.85, the valuation of FAST can be described as expensive.
FAST's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FAST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.85 |
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 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FAST's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.79 |
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)5.02
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%, FAST has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FAST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.21. FAST pays more dividend than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, 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 2Y11.08%
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 Owners88.48%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap48.19B
Revenue(TTM)8.00B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts58.26
Price Target44.64 (6.34%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio4.69
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-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)1.35%
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 | 39.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.85 | ||
| P/S | 6.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.81 | ||
| P/B | 12.38 | ||
| P/tB | 12.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.79 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY2.95%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY2.51%
SpS6.97
BVpS3.39
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)5.02
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 | 27.96 |
F-Score3
WACC9.78%
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 5Y9.91%
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 5Y8.41%
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 7 / 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 39.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.38.
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%.