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 | 56.49 B | 42.08x | 14.70% | 15.45% | $1.17 | 34.33% | 0.11 | 1.95% | $52.92 | $38.34 |
URI | 61.86 B | 23.76x | 11.80% | 15.67% | $41.83 | 28.90% | 1.67 | 76.00% | $1177.15 | $698.94 |
GWW | 61.84 B | 33.50x | 10.30% | 9.92% | $39.19 | 46.09% | 0.62 | 76.00% | $1417.14 | $901.22 |
FERG | 43.18 B | 22.35x | 4.60% | 6.32% | $9.99 | - | 1.11 | 1.56% | $268.59 | $203.74 |
SUNB | 27.05 B | 21.22x | 8.90% | 11.88% | $3.11 | 17.42% | 1.43 | 4.10% | $85.79 | $60.40 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Fastenal Company (FAST) compared to its primary competitors (including URI, GWW, FERG) reveals distinct metrics. FAST trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 42.1x versus the peer average of 25.2x (representing a 67% 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 14.7% exceeds the peer average of 8.9%, 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 10.9%, 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 #2 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #3 - 📊 Solid financials 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | $48.20 | $49.29 | $47.83 | $49.23 | 6,664,400 | +2.14% |
| 2026-09-02 | $48.63 | $48.69 | $47.65 | $47.93 | 7,321,700 | -1.44% |
| 2026-09-01 | $49.12 | $49.24 | $48.53 | $48.75 | 5,625,400 | -0.75% |
| 2026-08-31 | $49.59 | $49.79 | $49.13 | $49.31 | 7,233,600 | -0.56% |
| 2026-08-28 | $51.50 | $51.52 | $49.73 | $49.78 | 6,041,300 | -3.34% |
| 2026-08-27 | $50.75 | $51.32 | $50.54 | $51.14 | 5,657,600 | +0.77% |
| 2026-08-26 | $50.71 | $51.31 | $50.44 | $51.15 | 3,690,800 | +0.87% |
| 2026-08-25 | $51.31 | $51.36 | $50.22 | $50.31 | 4,428,500 | -1.95% |
| 2026-08-24 | $51.46 | $52.15 | $51.24 | $51.28 | 5,553,000 | -0.35% |
| 2026-08-21 | $50.85 | $51.46 | $50.62 | $51.26 | 4,752,400 | +0.81% |
| 2026-08-20 | $51.30 | $51.36 | $50.38 | $50.66 | 5,040,700 | -1.25% |
| 2026-08-19 | $51.38 | $52.05 | $51.23 | $51.44 | 6,245,800 | +0.12% |
| 2026-08-18 | $51.72 | $51.78 | $51.23 | $51.27 | 5,819,500 | -0.87% |
| 2026-08-17 | $50.93 | $51.54 | $50.71 | $51.23 | 7,208,600 | +0.59% |
| 2026-08-14 | $51.39 | $51.52 | $50.70 | $51.02 | 5,095,500 | -0.72% |
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