Fastenal Company (FAST) Return on Assets (ROA): 24.90%
Is Fastenal Company’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Fastenal Company's return on assets (ROA) of 24.90% is in line with its 5-year average of 23.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.52%–25.88%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST) is 24.90% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.83% (24.70%).
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FAST Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
24.90%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
24.70%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
24.79%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
23.73%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
22.25%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
21.86%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
21.10%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.83%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+18.02%
FAST Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | — | 24.90% | 24.70% | 24.79% | 23.73% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $52.67B | 9.21% | 9.31% | 9.17% | 8.90% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $51.73B | 18.32% | 19.96% | 22.72% | 21.29% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $51.24B | 7.75% | 8.12% | 9.29% | 10.66% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.65B | -8.53% | -12.29% | -14.43% | -16.50% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $62.99B | 5.36% | 7.47% | 8.82% | 7.70% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $36.47B | 1.78% | 5.10% | 5.13% | 2.81% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $35.93B | 10.01% | 13.14% | 13.88% | 13.38% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $73.81B | 18.99% | 21.07% | 20.22% | 18.52% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.76B | 8.15% | 14.86% | 12.20% | 11.18% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
24.9%
ROE
31.9%
Fastenal Company Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Fastenal Company Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for FAST stock is 24.90%.
- Is Fastenal Company's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Fastenal Company's return on assets (ROA) of 24.90% is in line with its 5-year average of 23.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.52%–25.88%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for FAST stock is 24.70%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for FAST stock is 24.79%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for FAST stock is 23.73%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for FAST stock is 22.25%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for FAST stock is 21.86%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for FAST stock is 21.10%.
Fastenal Company Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 24.90% |
| 2024-12-31 | 24.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | 23.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.52% |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.67% |
| 2019-12-31 | 20.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | 22.64% |
| 2017-12-31 | 19.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | 18.71% |
| 2015-12-31 | 20.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | 20.95% |
| 2013-12-31 | 21.61% |
| 2012-12-31 | 23.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.24% |
| 2010-12-31 | 18.07% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.89% |
| 2008-12-31 | 21.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | 20.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | 19.16% |
| 2005-12-31 | 18.74% |
| 2004-12-31 | 17.01% |
| 2003-12-31 | 12.91% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.51% |
| 2001-12-31 | 14.75% |
| 2000-12-31 | 20.06% |
| 1999-12-31 | 20.56% |
| 1998-12-31 | 21.10% |
| 1997-12-31 | 19.89% |
| 1996-12-31 | 21.45% |
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Distribution
- CEO
- Daniel L. Florness