Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 16.04% is in line with its 5-year average of 15.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (14.37%–16.14%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 3.36% above its 12-month average of 15.52%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
16.04%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
15.52%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.53%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
15.50%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
14.98%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.38%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
13.58%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3.46%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+18.09%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
9.93%
median of 130 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+61.42%
vs the sector median at left
Fastenal Company
Market Cap
$54.75B
Net Profit Margin
16.04%
TTM Avg
15.52%
3Y Avg
15.53%
5Y Avg
15.50%
Market Cap
$53.42B
Net Profit Margin
12.36%
TTM Avg
10.97%
3Y Avg
12.32%
5Y Avg
14.14%
Market Cap
$57.50B
Net Profit Margin
5.79%
TTM Avg
6.76%
3Y Avg
6.02%
5Y Avg
-7.91%
Market Cap
$51.61B
Net Profit Margin
7.71%
TTM Avg
7.20%
3Y Avg
6.90%
5Y Avg
7.46%
Market Cap
$50.95B
Net Profit Margin
6.58%
TTM Avg
15.87%
3Y Avg
14.83%
5Y Avg
13.12%
Market Cap
$49.65B
Net Profit Margin
16.08%
TTM Avg
14.36%
3Y Avg
14.56%
5Y Avg
15.35%
Market Cap
$49.13B
Net Profit Margin
10.59%
TTM Avg
10.32%
3Y Avg
9.16%
5Y Avg
8.21%
Market Cap
$60.62B
Net Profit Margin
7.87%
TTM Avg
-3.17%
3Y Avg
-13.54%
5Y Avg
-15.15%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $54.75B | 16.04% | 15.52% | 15.53% | 15.50% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs › | $55.40B | 20.11% | 19.91% | 19.65% | 19.28% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)vs › | $53.42B | 12.36% | 10.97% | 12.32% | 14.14% |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs › | $57.50B | 5.79% | 6.76% | 6.02% | -7.91% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)vs › | $51.61B | 7.71% | 7.20% | 6.90% | 7.46% |
| Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs › | $50.95B | 6.58% | 15.87% | 14.83% | 13.12% |
| HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)vs › | $49.65B | 16.08% | 14.36% | 14.56% | 15.35% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $49.13B | 10.59% | 10.32% | 9.16% | 8.21% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs › | $60.62B | 7.87% | -3.17% | -13.54% | -15.15% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $60.88B | 12.78% | 9.33% | 7.70% | 6.79% |
Operating Margin
20.3%
Net Profit Margin
16.0%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 16.04% |
| 2026-03-31 | 15.43% |
| 2025-12-31 | 14.51% |
| 2025-09-30 | 15.73% |
| 2025-06-30 | 15.88% |
| 2025-03-31 | 15.24% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.37% |
| 2024-09-30 | 15.61% |
| 2024-06-30 | 15.28% |
| 2024-03-31 | 15.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.15% |
| 2023-09-30 | 16.01% |
| 2023-06-30 | 15.82% |
| 2023-03-31 | 15.87% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.48% |
| 2022-09-30 | 15.79% |
| 2022-06-30 | 16.14% |
| 2022-03-31 | 15.82% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.09% |
| 2021-09-30 | 15.67% |
| 2021-06-30 | 15.90% |
| 2021-03-31 | 14.86% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.44% |
| 2020-09-30 | 15.67% |
| 2020-06-30 | 15.83% |
| 2020-03-31 | 14.82% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.99% |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.48% |
| 2019-06-30 | 14.95% |
| 2019-03-31 | 14.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.71% |
| 2018-09-30 | 15.44% |
| 2018-06-30 | 16.66% |
| 2018-03-31 | 14.70% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.00% |
| 2017-09-30 | 12.63% |
| 2017-06-30 | 13.28% |
| 2017-03-31 | 12.81% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.11% |
| 2016-09-30 | 12.53% |
| 2016-06-30 | 12.96% |
| 2016-03-31 | 12.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | 12.13% |
| 2015-09-30 | 13.71% |
| 2015-06-30 | 14.07% |
| 2015-03-31 | 13.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.78% |
| 2014-09-30 | 13.59% |
| 2014-06-30 | 13.74% |
| 2014-03-31 | 12.77% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.19% |
| 2013-09-30 | 13.90% |
| 2013-06-30 | 14.28% |
| 2013-03-31 | 13.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | 13.04% |
| 2012-09-30 | 13.62% |
| 2012-06-30 | 13.95% |
| 2012-03-31 | 13.03% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.54% |
| 2011-09-30 | 13.32% |
| 2011-06-30 | 13.41% |
| 2011-03-31 | 12.42% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.36% |
| 2010-09-30 | 12.42% |
| 2010-06-30 | 12.11% |
| 2010-03-31 | 10.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.34% |
| 2009-09-30 | 9.73% |
| 2009-06-30 | 9.17% |
| 2009-03-31 | 9.95% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.48% |
| 2008-09-30 | 11.66% |
| 2008-06-30 | 12.61% |
| 2008-03-21 | 12.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.82% |
| 2007-09-30 | 11.64% |
| 2007-06-30 | 11.59% |
| 2007-03-31 | 11.05% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.16% |
| 2006-09-30 | 11.51% |
| 2006-06-30 | 11.23% |
| 2006-03-31 | 11.08% |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.20% |
| 2005-09-30 | 11.43% |
| 2005-06-30 | 11.65% |
| 2005-03-31 | 10.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.45% |
| 2004-09-30 | 10.67% |
| 2004-06-30 | 11.23% |
| 2004-03-31 | 9.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.90% |
| 2003-09-30 | 9.00% |
| 2003-06-30 | 8.80% |
| 2003-03-31 | 8.07% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.70% |
| 2002-09-30 | 8.03% |
