FAST - Fastenal Co Stock Analysis
Fastenal Co (FAST) is a publicly traded company listed on the NASD. It operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the broader Industrials sector. The company has a market capitalization of 50.22B, generates annual revenue of 8.00B, and reports net income of 1.23B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 43.74 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is trading at a high valuation compared to the market average, suggesting investor optimism or growth expectations. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company has very low leverage, which may indicate conservative financial management or underutilization of debt. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (2.01%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. The stock has average market volatility, aligning with general market movement.
Analyst recommendation stands at Sell (2.91), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 86.15%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of 17.79%, trading within a 52-week range of 35.31 - 50.63.
FAST - Fastenal Co
43.74
Analyst Consensus
Sell 2.91
FAST – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 10
- Sell: 4
- Strong Sell: 4
- Total Analysts: 23
| Index: | NDX, S&P 500 | P/E: | 41.01 | EPS (ttm): | 1.07 | Insider Own: | 0.19% | Shs Outstand: | 1.15B | Perf Week: | 4.19% |
| Market Cap: | 50.22B | Forward P/E: | 35.99 | EPS next Y: | 1.22 | Insider Trans: | -7.75% | Shs Float: | 1.15B | Perf Month: | 3.31% |
| Income(ttm): | 1.23B | PEG: | 3.60 | EPS next Q: | 0.26 | Inst Own: | 86.15% | Short Float: | 2.74% | Perf Quarter: | 4.24% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 8.00B | P/S: | 6.28 | EPS this Y: | 9.81% | Inst Trans: | -0.06% | Short Ratio: | 4.51 | Perf Half Y: | -5.04% |
| Book/sh: | 3.39 | P/B: | 12.89 | EPS next Y: | 10.68% | ROA: | 24.89% | Short Interest: | 31.43M | Perf Year: | 17.79% |
| Cash/sh: | 0.25 | P/C: | 174.30 | EPS next 5Y: | 9.99% | ROE: | 32.74% | 52W Range: | 35.31 - 50.63 | Perf YTD: | 9.00% |
| Dividend Est.: | 0.88 (2.01%) | P/FCF: | 52.03 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 7.72% 7.79% | ROIC: | 29.14% | 52W High: | 50.63 -13.61% | Beta: | 0.89 |
| Dividend TTM: | 0.88 (2.00%) | Quick Ratio: | 2.19 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 7.88% 7.19% | Gross Margin: | 43.04% | 52W Low: | 35.31 23.89% | Perf 5Y: | 74.38% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Oct 28, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 4.26 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | 5.98% | Oper. Margin: | 20.21% | RSI (14): | 65.49 | Volatility: | 2.75% 2.08% |
| Employees: | 23702 | Debt/Eq: | 0.13 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 6.92% | Profit Margin: | 15.34% | Recom: | 3.05 | Target Price: | 45.08 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 0.08 | EPS Q/Q: | 12.29% | Payout: | 77.86% | Rel Volume: | 2.45 | Prev Close: | 43.53 |
| Sales Surprise: | 0.08% | EPS Surprise: | -2.39% | Sales Q/Q: | 11.68% | Earnings: | Jan 20 BMO | Avg Volume: | 6.97M | Price: | 43.74 |
| SMA20: | 4.75% | SMA50: | 6.19% | SMA200: | 1.07% | Overbought: -3.06% | Volume: | 17,060,673 | Change: | 0.48% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 27.36
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 17.29
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 58.6
Average value: 34.42
About Fastenal Co
Fastenal Co. engages in the distribution of fasteners and tools. It also operates hardware stores. The company was founded by Robert A. Kierlin, Michael M. Gostomski, Henry K. McCannon, John D. Remick, and Stephen M. Slaggie in November 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, MN.
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