Fastenal Company FAST
Composite 59/100; the shares have moved about 26% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 16/100 — a strong mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 88/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 79/100 — a strong point in its favour. Growth ranks 56/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 16/100 — a strong mark against it. Income ranks 47/100 — a slight mark against it. Momentum ranks 49/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Fastenal distributes industrial and construction supplies—fasteners, hardware, and related products—to OEMs, MRO shops, non-residential builders, and energy firms across the U.S. and internationally. Its vending and onsite services embed it in customer workflows, supporting recurring revenue.
Key financials High profitability: ROE 34.3%, ROA 21.5%, ROCE 40.3%; gross margin 44.7% and net margin 15.4%. Growth is modest: revenue +8.7% and EPS +9.2%. Balance sheet is pristine: debt/equity 0.11, interest coverage 395.22, current ratio 4.18.
Stock health Sideravia scores: Quality 78.5 (strong), Strength 88.2 (very strong), Valuation 16.5 (rich), Momentum 57.3 (neutral). Profitability metrics are robust, but valuation ratios are elevated: P/E 43.88, EV/EBITDA 30.67, P/B 14.72.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a PREMIUM of 4.50% versus the analyst mean target of 48.07 (Valuation anchor). - Can Fastenal's 44.6% FMI Sales Mix Unlock More Operating Leverage? (Zacks) - Forward PEG 7.84 signals stretched valuation versus growth. - Sideravia Valuation percentile 16.5/100 indicates rich pricing.
Looking forward Analysts expect forward P/E 41.67 and revenue growth ~8-9%, implying continued reliance on operational leverage to justify current multiples. Execution on FMI vending rollout and margin expansion remains key to closing the valuation gap.
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