Fastenal Co (FAST) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies. It transitioned into a distributor by buil...
Fastenal Co (FAST) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 45.61 (historical range: 32.47–48.73, median: 40.35), placing it at the 91th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 7.02 (range: 5.05–7.45, 92th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 131.95 (range: 26.96–134.22, 99th percentile).
Fastenal Co appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 45.61 | 32.47 | 40.35 | 48.73 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 7.02 | 5.05 | 6.17 | 7.45 | 92th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 131.95 | 26.96 | 48.24 | 134.22 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 13th | expensive relative to its history |