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What is FAST's P/E ratio?

FASTENAL COMPANY (FAST) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 39.60.

What is FAST's ROE?

FASTENAL COMPANY reports a Return on Equity (ROE) of 33.23%.

What is FAST's dividend yield?

FASTENAL COMPANY offers a dividend yield of 1.93%.

What is FAST's Quality Score?

Our AI rates FAST's overall financial quality at 77 out of 100, based on profitability, growth, debt and earnings stability.

Is now a good time to buy FAST?

Our AI Timing Score for FAST is 89 out of 100, indicating the relative attractiveness of buying at the current price using technical and momentum signals.

Which sector does FAST belong to?

FASTENAL COMPANY is classified under the Industrials >> Industrial Distribution sector on the NASDAQ exchange

Stock Check   *Daily update data at 8:30 AM*
(Price: 2026-07-31 | FS: 2026-06-30)

FAST AI Analysis Summary

Our AI summary for FAST: FASTENAL COMPANY (NASDAQ), Industrials >> Industrial Distribution sector. The stock currently trades at a P/E of 39.60, ROE of 33.23%, a dividend yield of 1.93%. Its financial Quality Score stands at 77/100 — mid-range fundamentals relative to the market. The AI Timing Score is 89/100 — multiple technical signals currently support price momentum. All scores are recomputed automatically after each market close from official exchange data. This is systematically generated analysis, not personalized investment advice.

FAST

FASTENAL COMPANY
USD 47.71
1.05 (2.25%) Day Change
39.60
P/E
0.06
D/E
33.2%
ROE
25.5%
ROA
1.93%
Div Yield
7.73
PEG
USD 47.71
Price
1.05 (2.25%)
Day Change
NEWS SCORE: 99

FAST, the overall quality is good ( Quality = 77) and the timing to buy is ...(Sign In to See)...

77

QUALITY

Signal
OUTPERFORM
Signal Description
Company financial health is Good
Reason
Acceleration of ROE growth rate is below our criteria.
Acceleration of ROA growth rate is below our criteria.
Acceleration of net profit margin growth rate is below our criteria

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TIMING

Signal
OUTPERFORM
Signal Descri...
Good
Reason
Momentum indicators aligned on the daily timeframe
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In details, quality factors are ok , financial health is not quite good , and ability to make profit is ok , ...

Quality Factors 60%
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  In Recommendations? Not in any sections
  Select Rate 0.00 From 30 days period
  Watch Rate 0.00 From 30 days period
  News Score 99
  Magic Formula Rank by ROA
1099
  Magic Formula Rank by ROE
1099
  Magic Formula Rank by ROIC
1099
  Price 47.71
  PBV / Sector
13.16 / 5.02
  Earning Per Share 1.20
  PE / Sector
39.60 / 30.18
  PEG or PE/Growth / Sector
7.73 / -0.84
  Average 1M Daily Value
398.97 M
GREAT
  Average 1W Daily Value
402.14 M
GREAT
Timing Factors 71%
  MACD
  MACD Signal
  MACD Divergence
  RSI
  Stochastic Oscillator K
  Stochastic Oscillator D
  ADX
  Avg 5 day Timing Score
Financial Health 50%
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  DE / Sector
  DE Average / Sector
  DE Change Average (%) / Sector
  Current Ratio / Sector
  Current Ratio Average / Sector
  Current Ratio Change Average (%) / Sector
  Quick Ratio / Sector
  Quick Ratio Average / Sector
  Quick Ratio Change Average (%) / Sector
  FCF/Share / Sector
  FCF/Share Average / Sector
  FCF/Share Change Average (%) / Sector
Ability to Make Profit 64%
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  GPM (%) / Sector
  GPM Average (%) / Sector
  GPM Change Average (%) / Sector
  OPM (%) / Sector
  OPM Average (%) / Sector
  OPM Change Average (%) / Sector
  NPM (%) / Sector
15.45 / 5.92
GOOD
  NPM Average (%) / Sector
15.47 / 5.93
GREAT
  NPM Change Average (%) / Sector
-0.17 / -406.50
  Asset Turnover / Sector
  Asset Turnover Average / Sector
  Asset Turnover Change Average (%) / Sector
  ROA (%) / Sector
25.54 / 8.94
GREAT
  ROA Average (%) / Sector
24.94 / 9.80
GREAT
  ROA Change Average (%) / Sector
1.80 / -480.38
  ROE (%) / Sector
33.23 / 19.78
GREAT
  ROE Average (%) / Sector
33.16 / 25.15
GREAT
  ROE Change Average (%) / Sector
-0.73 / -184.48
  ROIC (%) / Sector
  ROIC Average (%) / Sector
  ROIC Change Average (%) / Sector
Return to Investors 12%
X
  Dividend (%) / Sector
1.93 / 1.05
  Dividend Average (%) / Sector
2.42 / 2.12
  Dividend Change Average (%) / Sector
-8.69 / -4.64
Registration Details
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  Analyze Date 2026-08-01 07:59:49
  Symbol FAST
  Name FASTENAL COMPANY
  Sector Industrials >> Industrial Distribution
  Market NASDAQ
  Listed Shares 1,147.50 M
  Par Value N/A
  Calculated From Quarter
  Sign N/A
  Market Cap (M.USD) / Sector Average 53,542.24 / 14,592.38
News, Concensus, ...
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Address: 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, MN, United States, 55987-1500

Phone: 507 454 5374

Website: https://www.fastenal.com

Employees: 22,230

Sector: Industrials >> Industrial Distribution

Description: Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers that are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; non-residential construction market; farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

Analyst Ratings & Target Price

3 Months Ago
1 Month Ago
Current
Strong Buy
3
5
5
Buy
0
0
0
Hold
11
6
6
Sell
1
3
3
Strong Sell
2
2
2
Consensus
Hold 3.06
Hold 3.19
Hold 3.19
Target Price
USD 46.49
USD 46.66
USD 47.84

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