Valuation dashboard for Fastenal Company (FAST) with P/E 41.86, P/B 14.35, EV/EBITDA 29.20 and dividend yield 1.93%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Industrials companies.
Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global wholesale supplier of industrial and construction materials, with significant operations throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other international markets.
Analysis Summary
Fastenal Company reported revenue of $8.20B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 7.7%. Net income reached $1.26B, with a 7.9% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 44.6%, operating margin 20.5%, net margin 15.6%.
At $51.91 (closing price, October 30, 2026), FAST trades at a P/E of 41.86 and an ROE of 35.13%. Market capitalisation stands at $59.6B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for FAST: current ratio of 4.9. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 41.86 |
| Price / Book | 14.35 |
| EV / EBITDA | 29.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $26.81 |
| vs Current Price | -48.4% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAST | Fastenal Company | $59.6B | 41.86 | 14.35 | 35.1% |
| GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | $64.0B | 34.68 | 15.56 | 48.7% |
| FERG | Ferguson plc | $46.2B | 22.84 | 7.46 | 34.0% |
| QXO | QXO, Inc. | $11.5B | 0.82 | -5.1% | |
| WCC | WESCO International, Inc. | $16.7B | 21.30 | 3.11 | 15.2% |
| MSM | MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. | $6.8B | 30.41 | 4.74 | 15.9% |
| DPLM.L | Diploma PLC | GBP 9.9B | 48.87 | 8.79 | 18.6% |
Price
| Price | $51.91 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $59.6B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 35.13% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 30.25% |
| Return on Assets | 25.81% |
| Gross Margin | 44.61% |
| Operating Margin | 20.54% |
| Net Margin | 15.62% |
Related companies: GWW · FERG · QXO · WCC · MSM · DPLM.L
Explore sector: Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
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