FAFastenal Company FAST · NASDAQ
$51.91 -1.22% (-$0.64)
- Market cap
- $60.3B
- Enterprise value
- $60.5B
- P/E
- 42.5x
- Forward P/E
- 41.2x
- PEG
- 5.1x
- P/S
- 6.6x
- P/FCF
- 57.2x
- EV/EBITDA
- 29.6x
- ROIC
- 30.3%
- Gross margin
- 44.6%
- Net margin
- 15.6%
- Dividend yield
- 1.90%
- Payout ratio
- 80.9%
- Net debt/EBITDA
- 0.1x
- Beta
- 0.69
- Free float
- 99.8%
About the company
Fastenal Company (FAST) is an American company specializing in the distribution of industrial and construction supplies. The company offers a wide range of products, including screws, nuts, bolts, electrical and hand tools, safety equipment, industrial chemicals, and other equipment and materials for various industrial sectors. Fastenal operates an extensive network of sales locations and vending machines, enabling efficient and rapid supply to customers worldwide. With its long-term stability, successful business model, and significant market position, investing in Fastenal Company (FAST) shares may present an interesting opportunity for investors interested in the industrial and construction sector.
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Jeffery Michael Watts
Employees
22,230
Headquarters
Winona
Valuation
Is today's price reasonable?
- What to watch: The share price is above the Bulios Fair Price.
Growth and estimates
Is it growing, and what comes next?
- What speaks for it: Analysts expect revenue to grow by 14% this fiscal year.
Profitability and quality
How much of the revenue is left, and how well does the company use its capital?
- What speaks for it: Out of every 100 USD of revenue, 16 USD is left as net profit.
- What speaks for it: It earns 30 USD a year on every 100 USD of invested capital.
Financial health
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Capital and dividends
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- What to watch: It cut its dividend by 44% last year.
Analysts
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Owners and insiders
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Segments
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Peer comparison
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