FAST:NGS-Fastenal Company (USD)

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 67.74

Change

+0.23 (+0.34)%

Market Cap

USD 13.27B

Volume

3.09M

Analyst Target

USD 46.67
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

MDCP VictoryShares THB Mid Cap.. 3.85 % 0.00 %

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ELEC:XETRA Electric Vehicle Charging.. 3.21 % 0.00 %

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PAVE 2.88 % 0.00 %

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94VE:XETRA Global X U.S. Infrastruct.. 2.85 % 0.00 %

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

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

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FLXG:SW Franklin Global Equity SR.. 1.12 % 0.00 %

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FDIV MarketDesk Focused U.S. D.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

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

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CAD 1.71M
IYM iShares U.S. Basic Materi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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JHMM John Hancock Multifactor .. 0.00 % 0.44 %

+0.34 (+0%)

USD 3.59B
QINC 0.00 % 0.70 %

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MUMC-B:CA Manulife Multifactor U.S... 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 %

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

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FLXG:F Franklin LibertyShares IC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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

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FLXG:XETRA Franklin LibertyShares IC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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

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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 4.59% 62% D 67% D+
Dividend Return 1.20% 78% C+ 55% F
Total Return 5.79% 62% D 68% D+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 29.15% 46% F 82% B
Dividend Return 3.55% 78% C+ 52% F
Total Return 32.70% 46% F 82% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 90.07% 25% F 86% B+
Dividend Return 18.97% 60% D- 70% C-
Total Return 109.03% 25% F 87% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 17.45% 29% F 78% C+
Dividend Return 20.31% 29% F 79% B-
Total Return 2.86% 100% F 64% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.75% 100% F 74% C
Risk Adjusted Return 93.41% 100% F 96% N/A
Market Capitalization 13.27B 92% A 94% 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 23% 16%
Price/Book Ratio 13.40 17% 5%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 31.20 17% 8%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 26.43 8% 8%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 35.47% 92% 93%
Return on Invested Capital 31.71% 92% 94%
Return on Assets 21.21% 100% 99%
Debt to Equity Ratio 5.97% 92% 89%

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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.

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.

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 on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

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

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.