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Fastenal Company (FAST) PE Ratio: 40.38

Is Fastenal Company’s P/E ratio high or low?

Fastenal Company's P/E ratio of 40.38 is 16% above its 5-year average of 34.76, around the middle of its 5-year range (24.26–48.45).

As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 3.19% below its 12-month average of 41.71.

PE Ratio (40.38) = Close Price ($46.03) / Diluted TTM EPS ($1.14)

FAST PE Ratio Chart

FAST PE Ratio
40.38-5.48% 1Y
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FAST Average PE Ratio Chart

FAST Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

FAST PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

40.38

PE RATIO AVG TTM

41.71

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

36.89

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

34.76

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

30.60

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

30.43

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

30.14

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-3.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+9.46%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+16.18%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+31.95%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+32.69%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+33.96%

FAST Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Fastenal Company (FAST)$53.01B40.3841.7136.8934.76
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)$51.30B33.9232.3230.7330.67
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)$50.34B50.7334.3033.9433.23
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)$49.86B45.7545.2934.2833.11
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)$60.53B49.6143.5333.9128.20
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$60.57B24.2520.8615.0915.28
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)$43.53B36.2832.8231.3331.35
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$62.52BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)$35.89B22.3225.5327.4429.49
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$72.22B23.2324.0423.8724.54

P/E vs. its own history

At 40.4, P/E is richer than usual, sitting higher than 94% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

13.6

median

29.9

20-year high

48.5

cheaperricher

P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

40.4

Forward P/E

37.0

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$46.03

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$1.24

=

Forward P/E

37.02

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

Fastenal Company PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Fastenal Company PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The P/E ratio for FAST stock is 40.38.
Is Fastenal Company's P/E ratio high or low?
Fastenal Company's P/E ratio of 40.38 is 16% above its 5-year average of 34.76, around the middle of its 5-year range (24.26–48.45).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for FAST stock is 41.71.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for FAST stock is 36.89.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for FAST stock is 34.76.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for FAST stock is 30.60.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for FAST stock is 30.43.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for FAST stock is 30.14.

Fastenal Company PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1040.38
2026-06-0940.86
2026-06-0840.35
2026-06-0541.04
2026-06-0441.37
2026-06-0340.75
2026-06-0239.24
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2026-05-0139.39
2026-04-3039.41
2026-04-2938.34
2026-04-2839.19
2026-04-2739.72
2026-04-2439.20
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2026-04-2140.09
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2026-03-2740.86
2026-03-2641.01
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About Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global wholesale supplier of industrial and construction materials, with significant operations throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other international markets. Branded as Fastenal, the company offers a comprehensive range of fasteners, such as threaded bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers, which are vital for manufacturing processes, building developments, and equipment servicing. Beyond fasteners, its product catalog extends to diverse hardware and miscellaneous items like pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, and rivets, along with their related accessories. Fastenal serves a wide array of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and operations departments within the manufacturing sector, and various non-residential construction contractors spanning general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road construction. Its customer base further encompasses agricultural businesses, transportation services (trucking, railroads), mining operations, educational institutions, retail establishments, the oil and gas exploration, production, and refinement industries, and governmental bodies at federal, state, and local levels. The company distributes its offerings through an extensive network of 3,209 in-market facilities and 15 major distribution centers. Established in 1967, Fastenal Company's corporate headquarters are located in Winona, Minnesota.

Winona, MN
21,339 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Distribution
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Daniel L. Florness