Fastenal Company (FAST) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Fastenal Company stock (FAST) is currently trading at $45.37. Fastenal Company PE ratio is 41.62. Fastenal Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.35. Analyst consensus price target for FAST is $44.99. WallStSmart rates FAST as Hold.
- FAST PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- FAST PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- FAST intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- FAST fair value vs current price
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- Is FAST undervalued or overvalued?
- Fastenal Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FAST Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FAST analyst price target and Smart Rating
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FAST Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Fastenal Company (FAST)
FAST trades 99% above its Graham fair value of $23.63, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Fastenal Company (FAST) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Fastenal Company (FAST) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $33 in profit
88.22% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong profitability: $15 kept per $100 revenue
Fastenal Company (FAST) Areas to Watch (6)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 12.7x book value
Premium valuation at 6.3x annual revenue
Modest earnings growth at 9.30%
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Solid revenue growth at 11.10% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Fastenal Company (FAST) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 33.30%, Profit Margin at 15.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.16), Price/Sales (6.35), Price/Book (12.74) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.10%, EPS Growth at 9.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 19.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 33.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FAST Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FAST's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.35x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 18.76x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 81% below its historical high of 33.18x set in Apr 2011, and 4% above its historical low of 6.13x in Mar 2026.
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The Big Picture
Fastenal Company is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 8.2B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 15.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 33.3% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 308M in free cash flow and 368M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Fastenal Company.
Bottom Line
Fastenal Company is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 15.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Fastenal Company(FAST)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
USA
Fastenal Company is an American company based in Winona, Minnesota. Fastenal's service model centers on approximately 3,200 in-market locations, each providing custom inventory, and a dedicated sales team to support local businesses. Fastenal offers companies supply chain solutions that help business reduce inventory touches, and supply chain waste.