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Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.Analyst Target
Analyst consensus price target: $44.68.What is Fastenal Company?
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally.
FAST · Verdict
Moderate reward · low risk
FAST stands out on cash flow and profitability, but watch the valuation signal.
Based on 88% data coverage
FAST · Verdict
What’s working & what to watch
Strengths 3
- Cash flow91/100
13% free-cash-flow margin
- Profitability78/100
15% net margin · 33% ROE
- Balance sheet74/100
Net debt/EBITDA 0.1×
Watchouts 1
- Valuation14/100
P/E 40.3× · PEG 3.98
Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.
What is Fastenal Company?
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 is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 52.20B, and a P/E ratio of 41.3x.
Financial Highlights
Investment Breakdown
Analysis
Reward: Moderate (53)The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.
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