Fastenal Company(FAST)NASDAQ
Stock Performance & Returns
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FAST | 52.22 B | 40.26x | 12.40% | 15.39% | $1.13 | 33.84% | 0.11 | 1.92% | $49.83 | $38.55 |
GWW | 65.86 B | 37.56x | 10.10% | 9.70% | $37.14 | 46.13% | 0.64 | 68.00% | $1390.96 | $902.98 |
URI | 65.48 B | 26.75x | 7.20% | 15.32% | $39.08 | 28.24% | 1.67 | 70.00% | $1143.69 | $700.14 |
FERG | 45.00 B | 22.84x | 3.60% | 6.30% | $10.16 | - | 1.04 | 1.50% | $269.59 | $204.50 |
SUNB | 30.08 B | 23.30x | 8.90% | 11.88% | $3.15 | 17.42% | 1.43 | 4.01% | $86.68 | $61.03 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Fastenal Company (FAST) compared to its primary competitors (including GWW, URI, FERG) reveals distinct metrics. FAST trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 40.3x versus the peer average of 27.6x (representing a 46% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for FAST. In terms of growth, FAST's revenue growth of 12.4% exceeds the peer average of 7.4%, highlighting its competitive strength and market share gains. Additionally, it boasts superior profitability with a net margin of 15.4% compared to the peer average of 10.8%, demonstrating strong cost controls and pricing power.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• FAST ranks #5 in P/E ratio, #1 in revenue growth, and #1 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #2 - 🎯 Top-tier fundamentals relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | $46.90 | $47.10 | $45.26 | $45.49 | 10,960,200 | -3.01% |
| 2026-07-16 | $45.71 | $47.45 | $45.56 | $46.67 | 9,894,500 | +2.10% |
| 2026-07-15 | $45.85 | $46.05 | $44.22 | $45.36 | 10,412,567 | -1.08% |
| 2026-07-14 | $46.57 | $49.01 | $44.52 | $45.74 | 20,523,900 | -1.78% |
| 2026-07-13 | $47.33 | $47.65 | $46.64 | $47.05 | 10,447,200 | -0.59% |
| 2026-07-10 | $46.31 | $47.26 | $46.16 | $46.49 | 7,590,300 | +0.39% |
| 2026-07-09 | $46.10 | $47.12 | $46.04 | $46.35 | 10,104,600 | +0.54% |
| 2026-07-08 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $46.35 | $46.51 | 5,212,700 | -1.25% |
| 2026-07-07 | $48.34 | $48.63 | $47.01 | $47.11 | 6,322,900 | -2.54% |
| 2026-07-06 | $48.75 | $48.83 | $47.25 | $48.31 | 9,657,600 | -0.90% |
| 2026-07-02 | $48.04 | $48.76 | $47.70 | $48.60 | 6,883,500 | +1.17% |
| 2026-07-01 | $48.50 | $48.53 | $47.54 | $47.75 | 6,548,800 | -1.55% |
| 2026-06-30 | $47.38 | $48.29 | $47.14 | $48.03 | 8,482,400 | +1.37% |
| 2026-06-29 | $47.10 | $47.49 | $46.82 | $47.40 | 8,366,100 | +0.64% |
| 2026-06-26 | $47.15 | $47.57 | $46.72 | $47.10 | 14,683,000 | -0.11% |