Fastenal Company(FAST)Stock Performance & ReturnsNASDAQ
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
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 | 59.27 B | 43.77x | 15.50% | 15.62% | $1.18 | 35.26% | 0.11x | 1.91% | $52.92 | $38.97 |
URI | 64.97 B | 25.11x | 11.80% | 15.67% | $41.57 | 28.90% | 1.67x | 0.72% | $1177.15 | $698.94 |
GWW | 62.92 B | 33.93x | 10.30% | 9.92% | $39.37 | 46.09% | 0.62x | 0.70% | $1417.14 | $901.22 |
FERG | 43.93 B | 22.35x | 4.60% | 6.32% | $10.16 | - | 1.11x | 1.86% | $268.59 | $212.13 |
SUNB | 31.55 B | 23.77x | 11.20% | 12.12% | $3.24 | 18.37% | 1.53x | 1.86% | $85.44 | $60.16 |
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 43.8x versus the peer average of 26.3x (representing a 66% 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 15.5% exceeds the peer average of 9.5%, highlighting its competitive strength and market share gains. Additionally, it boasts superior profitability with a net margin of 15.6% compared to the peer average of 11.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | $51.89 | $52.87 | $51.50 | $52.49 | 6,322,520 | +1.63% |
| 2026-10-20 | $51.08 | $51.94 | $51.08 | $51.65 | 8,767,700 | +1.23% |
| 2026-10-19 | $51.37 | $51.60 | $50.73 | $51.02 | 8,045,700 | +0.00% |
| 2026-10-16 | $50.77 | $51.19 | $50.38 | $51.02 | 10,471,500 | +1.27% |
| 2026-10-15 | $52.19 | $52.82 | $49.79 | $50.38 | 13,461,500 | -3.12% |
| 2026-10-14 | $47.51 | $52.43 | $47.30 | $52.00 | 25,395,400 | +1.11% |
| 2026-10-13 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $50.68 | $51.43 | 10,056,100 | -0.12% |
| 2026-10-12 | $51.00 | $51.83 | $50.85 | $51.49 | 6,194,300 | +1.46% |
| 2026-10-09 | $50.49 | $50.92 | $50.12 | $50.75 | 5,225,300 | +0.51% |
| 2026-10-08 | $49.74 | $50.82 | $49.54 | $50.49 | 6,770,600 | +1.32% |
| 2026-10-07 | $50.49 | $50.80 | $49.77 | $49.83 | 6,598,800 | -1.93% |
| 2026-10-06 | $50.63 | $51.39 | $50.53 | $50.81 | 4,706,300 | +0.24% |
| 2026-10-05 | $50.62 | $50.99 | $49.99 | $50.69 | 5,561,400 | -0.12% |
| 2026-10-02 | $50.60 | $51.04 | $50.43 | $50.75 | 7,156,900 | +1.04% |
| 2026-10-01 | $49.42 | $50.27 | $49.11 | $50.23 | 6,198,900 | +1.41% |
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