(FAST) Fastenal - Ratings and Ratios
Fasteners, Industrial Supplies, Construction Materials, Hardware, Accessories
FAST EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: FAST Fastenal
Fastenal Company is a leading distributor of industrial and construction supplies, serving a diverse range of customers across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and government entities. The companys product portfolio includes fasteners, miscellaneous supplies, and hardware, which are used in manufactured products, construction projects, and maintenance and repair activities.
From a business perspective, Fastenals strength lies in its ability to cater to a broad customer base, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and operations customers, and non-residential construction companies. The companys extensive product range and strong distribution network enable it to capitalize on growth opportunities in various industries. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor Fastenals performance include sales growth, gross margin expansion, and inventory turnover. A closer look at the companys sales growth trajectory and gross margin trends can provide insights into its ability to maintain pricing power and manage costs effectively.
To further evaluate Fastenals financial health, it is essential to examine its return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA). With an ROE of 32.33%, the company demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additional KPIs to consider include the debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and operating cash flow margin. These metrics can help assess Fastenals capital structure, ability to service debt, and cash generation capabilities.
From a valuation perspective, Fastenals price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.07 and forward P/E ratio of 39.53 suggest that the stock may be trading at a premium to its earnings. To determine whether this premium is justified, it is crucial to analyze the companys earnings growth prospects, dividend yield, and payout ratio. A comprehensive analysis of these factors can help investors make informed decisions about the stocks potential for long-term appreciation.
FAST Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 55,075m |
| Sub-Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 1990-03-26 |
FAST Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 90.0% |
| Fundamental | 82.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 52.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 16.9% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.06 of 5 |
FAST Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.95% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.36% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 2.19% |
| Payout Consistency | 85.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 81.7% |
FAST Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 89.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 78.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 88.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 29.64% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 1.46 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 8.75 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.10 |
| Alpha | 29.00 |
| Beta | 0.464 |
| Volatility | 24.85% |
| Current Volume | 5506.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 5442.5k |
| Stop Loss | 46 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.23 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (1.49b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 584.0m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.17 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -7.42pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 27.14% (prev 32.76%; Δ -5.63pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.22 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.12b <= Net Income 1.49b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (307.4m) to EBITDA (2.14b) ratio: 0.14 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 4.22 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (1.15b) change vs 12m ago 0.14% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 45.07% (prev 45.47%; Δ -0.40pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 202.4% (prev 161.1%; Δ 41.28pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 218.1 (EBITDA TTM 2.14b / Interest Expense TTM 9.00m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 11.85
| (A) 0.53 = (Total Current Assets 3.46b - Total Current Liabilities 820.3m) / Total Assets 5.02b |
| (B) 0.75 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.74b / Total Assets 5.02b |
| (C) 0.41 = EBIT TTM 1.96b / Avg Total Assets 4.81b |
| (D) 3.06 = Book Value of Equity 3.70b / Total Liabilities 1.21b |
| Total Rating: 11.85 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 82.14
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 1.59% = 0.79 |
| 3. FCF Margin 9.00% = 2.25 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.09 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.16 = 2.48 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 30.76% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 40.45% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 56.69% = 2.83 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 34.11% = 2.50 |
| 10. EPS Trend 51.32% = 1.28 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 33.40% = 2.50 |
What is the price of FAST shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.54%, over one month by -2.55%, over three months by +12.86% and over the past year by +38.27%.
Is Fastenal a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of FAST is around 55.19 USD . This means that FAST is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +16.31% (Margin of Safety).
Is FAST a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 11
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 2
What are the forecasts/targets for the FAST price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 44.4 | -6.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 44.4 | -6.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 61.1 | 28.7% |
Last update: 2025-09-06 04:37
FAST Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 237.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 46.1442
P/E Forward = 42.3729
P/S = 7.0842
P/B = 15.1525
P/EG = 4.1813
Beta = 0.967
Revenue TTM = 9.73b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.96b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.14b USD
Long Term Debt = 100.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 236.1m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 336.1m USD (Calculated: Short Term 236.1m + Long Term 100.0m)
Net Debt = 307.4m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 55.17b USD (55.08b + Debt 336.1m - CCE 237.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 218.1 (Ebit TTM 1.96b / Interest Expense TTM 9.00m)
FCF Yield = 1.59% (FCF TTM 875.9m / Enterprise Value 55.17b)
FCF Margin = 9.00% (FCF TTM 875.9m / Revenue TTM 9.73b)
Net Margin = 15.28% (Net Income TTM 1.49b / Revenue TTM 9.73b)
Gross Margin = 45.07% ((Revenue TTM 9.73b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.35b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 14.90 (Enterprise Value 55.17b / Book Value Of Equity 3.70b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.13% (Interest Expense 3.80m / Debt 336.1m)
Taxrate = 23.71% (357.5m / 1.51b)
NOPAT = 1.50b (EBIT 1.96b * (1 - 23.71%))
Current Ratio = 4.22 (Total Current Assets 3.46b / Total Current Liabilities 820.3m)
Debt / Equity = 0.09 (Debt 336.1m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.81b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.16 (Net Debt 307.4m / EBITDA 2.14b)
Debt / FCF = 0.38 (Debt 336.1m / FCF TTM 875.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.68b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 29.66% (Net Income 1.49b, Total Assets 5.02b )
RoE = 40.45% (Net Income TTM 1.49b / Total Stockholder Equity 3.68b)
RoCE = 51.95% (Ebit 1.96b / (Equity 3.68b + L.T.Debt 100.0m))
RoIC = 38.44% (NOPAT 1.50b / Invested Capital 3.90b)
WACC = 7.68% (E(55.08b)/V(55.41b) * Re(7.72%)) + (D(336.1m)/V(55.41b) * Rd(1.13%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 71.76 | Cagr: 0.00%
Discount Rate = 7.72% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.05% ; FCFE base≈983.8m ; Y1≈1.12b ; Y5≈1.54b
Fair Price DCF = 23.17 (DCF Value 26.59b / Shares Outstanding 1.15b; 5y FCF grow 16.06% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 56.69 | Revenue CAGR: 34.11%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 23.23
EPS Correlation: 51.32 | EPS CAGR: 33.40%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 20.85
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