FAST:NGS-Fastenal Company

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 32.11

Change

+0.77 (+2.46)%

Market Cap

USD 13.27B

Volume

4.01M

Analyst Target

USD 67.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Fastenal Co is engaged in wholesale distribution of industrial & construction supplies in North America. The Company offers bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, pins and machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, and wire rope.

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ETFs Containing FAST

BCUS Exchange Listed Funds Tru.. 4.10 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (-0.21%)

USD 0.03B
MDCP VictoryShares THB Mid Cap.. 4.05 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.11B
ELEC:XETRA Electric Vehicle Charging.. 3.21 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 1.43M
PAVE 2.88 % 0.00 %

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PAVE:LSE Global X U.S. Infrastruct.. 2.84 % 0.00 %

-0.36 (-0.21%)

USD 0.22B
PAVG:LSE Global X U.S. Infrastruct.. 2.84 % 0.00 %

-0.21 (-0.21%)

USD 0.22B
FLXG:SW Franklin Global Equity SR.. 1.12 % 0.00 %

-0.26 (-0.21%)

USD 0.02B
FDIV MarketDesk Focused U.S. D.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

+0.26 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.03B
FHM:CA First Trust NYSE Arca Bio.. 0.00 % 0.78 %

N/A

CAD 1.40M
IYM iShares U.S. Basic Materi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.62B
JHMM John Hancock Multifactor .. 0.00 % 0.44 %

+0.11 (+-0.21%)

USD 3.67B
QINC 0.00 % 0.70 %

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QQXT First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

+0.06 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.15B
LVHD Legg Mason Low Volatility.. 0.00 % 0.27 %

+0.51 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.65B
TPHD Timothy Plan High Dividen.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.26 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.24B
UXM-B:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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UXM:CA 0.00 % 0.68 %

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FLXG:LSE Franklin LibertyQ Global .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (-0.21%)

USD 0.02B
EL41:F Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (-0.21%)

USD 0.04B
FLXG:F Franklin LibertyShares IC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.02B
EL41:XETRA Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.24 (-0.21%)

USD 0.04B
FLXG:XETRA Franklin LibertyShares IC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.20 (-0.21%)

USD 0.02B
FRGE:LSE Franklin LibertyQ Global .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.17 (-0.21%)

USD 0.02B
TPHE Timothy Plan - Timothy Pl.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.18 (+-0.21%)

USD 0.06B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 22.82% 63% D 74% C
Dividend Return 1.64% 100% F 65% D
Total Return 24.46% 63% D 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 22.63% 88% B+ 88% B+
Dividend Return 3.17% 100% F 71% C-
Total Return 25.80% 88% B+ 89% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 29.06% 75% C 59% D-
Dividend Return 13.06% 100% F 56% F
Total Return 42.12% 88% B+ 60% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.05% 50% F 58% F
Dividend Return 10.90% 75% C 61% D-
Total Return 2.85% 100% F 69% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.03% 100% F 78% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 77.70% 100% F 81% B-
Market Capitalization 13.27B 100% F 93% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 26.30 63% 40%
Price/Book Ratio 3.99 25% 27%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.31 63% 29%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.55 63% 26%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 33.40% 100% 91%
Return on Invested Capital 37.16% 100% 94%
Return on Assets 23.27% 100% 97%
Debt to Equity Ratio 19.50% 100% 68%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.