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Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company

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Fastenal CompanyUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
47.71
USD
+1.05
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54.75BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

Fastenal Company carries a market capitalization of 54.75B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 55.35B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap54.75B
Enterprise Value55.35B

Share Statistics

Fastenal Company currently has 1.15B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.15B
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

Fastenal Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.78. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.30, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 13.55.

PE Ratio40.78
PS Ratio6.30
PB Ratio13.55
P/TBV Ratio13.55
P/FCF Ratio33.65
P/OCF Ratio39.41

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Fastenal Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 28.32 and an EV/FCF ratio of 33.63. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.33 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 31.18 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales6.33
EV / EBITDA28.32
EV / EBIT31.18
EV / FCF33.63

Financial Position

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

Fastenal Company posts a return on equity of 34.33 and a return on invested capital of 30.46.

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 EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover2.80

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Fastenal Company has paid 423.60M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 23.86.

Income Tax423.60M
Effective Tax Rate23.86

Stock Price Statistics

Fastenal Company's stock has gained approximately 4.9956% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 46.16, while the 200-day moving average is 44.26.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change4.9956%
50-Day Moving Average46.16
200-Day Moving Average44.26
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Fastenal Company generated 8.75B in revenue and converted that into 1.35B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.17. EBITDA reached 1.95B, while operating income came in at 1.78B.

Revenue8.75B
Gross Profit3.91B
Operating Income1.78B
Pretax Income1.78B
Net Income1.35B
EBITDA1.95B
EBIT1.78B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.17

Balance Sheet

Fastenal Company holds 204.70M in cash and equivalents against 441.50M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -84.70M. Total book value stands at 4.07B, with working capital of 2.80B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents204.70M
Total Debt441.50M
Net Debt-84.70M
Equity (Book Value)4.07B
Book Value Per Share3.55
Working Capital2.80B

Cash Flow

Fastenal Company produced 1.40B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -243.30M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.16B - equivalent to 1.01 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.40B
Capital Expenditures-243.30M
Free Cash Flow1.16B
FCF Per Share1.01

Margins

Fastenal Company operates with 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

The company's payout ratio of 78.11 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.92
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio78.11
Shareholder Yield2.18
FCF Yield2.97

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

Fastenal Company posts an Altman Z-Score of 31.47, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score31.47