Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company

41.72
CHF
+3.32
(+8.64%)
0.95EPS
40.39P/E
44.10BMarket Cap
Jan 19Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company carries a market capitalization of 44.10B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 44.29B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap44.10B
Enterprise Value44.29B

Important Dates

Fastenal Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 19, 2027.

Earnings Date1/19/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company has 1.15B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.15B

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.39. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.24, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 13.42.

PE Ratio40.39
PS Ratio6.24
PB Ratio13.42
P/TBV Ratio13.42
P/FCF Ratio47.37
P/OCF Ratio39.04

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 28.05 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.27 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 30.89 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Fastenal Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 47.30, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 44.29B versus a market cap of 44.10B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales6.27
EV / EBITDA28.05
EV / EBIT30.89
EV / FCF47.30

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company maintains a current ratio of 4.18, meaning it holds 4.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 10.85, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 434.40 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio4.18
Quick Ratio2.00
Debt / Equity10.85
Debt / EBITDA0.23
Interest Coverage434.40

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 34.33, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 30.46 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 26.23, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 30.59, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 290,954.81 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 24,292.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.80 indicates how many times Fastenal Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)34.33
Return on Assets (ROA)26.23
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)30.46
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)30.59
Revenue Per Employee290,954.81
Employee Count24,292.25
Inventory Turnover2.80

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company recorded 342.20M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.86, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.43B, leaving 1.09B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax342.20M
Effective Tax Rate23.86

Stock Price Statistics

As of the close on September 24, 2026, Fastenal Company's stock has gained approximately 21.01% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change21.01%

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company generated 7.07B in revenue and converted that into 1.09B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.95. EBITDA reached 1.58B, while operating income came in at 1.43B.

Revenue7.07B
Gross Profit3.16B
Operating Income1.43B
Pretax Income1.43B
Net Income1.09B
EBITDA1.58B
EBIT1.43B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.95

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company holds 165.36M in cash and equivalents against 356.66M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -68.42M. Total book value stands at 3.29B, with working capital of 2.26B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents165.36M
Total Debt356.66M
Net Debt-68.42M
Equity (Book Value)3.29B
Book Value Per Share2.86
Working Capital2.26B

Cash Flow

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Fastenal Company produced 1.13B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -196.55M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 933.69M - equivalent to 0.81 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.13B
Capital Expenditures-196.55M
Free Cash Flow933.69M
FCF Per Share0.81

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company posted a gross margin of 44.70, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 20.29 and net profit margin of 15.45 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin44.70
Operating Margin20.29
Pretax Margin20.29
Profit Margin15.45
EBITDA Margin22.34

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company paid dividends of 0.74 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 78.11 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.11, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.20, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Fastenal Company shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.74
Payout Ratio78.11
Shareholder Yield2.20
FCF Yield2.11

Stock Splits

Fastenal Company's most recent stock split took place on May 22, 2025 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date5/22/2025
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Fastenal Company has an Altman Z-Score of 31.21, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score31.21