Fastenal Company (FAST) Gross Margin: 44.89%
Is Fastenal Company’s gross margin high or low?
Fastenal Company's gross margin of 44.89% is in line with its 5-year average of 45.58%, near the low end of its 5-year range (45.01%–46.20%).
The gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST) is 44.89% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.34% (45.05%).
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FAST Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
44.89%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
45.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
45.45%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
45.58%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
47.11%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
48.49%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
49.06%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.24%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.43%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.51%
FAST Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | — | 44.89% | 45.05% | 45.45% | 45.58% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.06B | 36.56% | 36.03% | 35.77% | 35.26% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $49.11B | 52.53% | 46.33% | 43.42% | 43.59% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $48.96B | 30.91% | 33.47% | 34.58% | 33.78% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.21B | 15.11% | 18.08% | 19.00% | 18.78% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | 36.56% | 30.53% | 22.77% | 9.07% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 73.93% | 72.16% | 71.47% | 70.48% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.19B | 44.12% | 43.88% | 42.30% | 41.61% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 39.50% | 38.98% | 38.08% | 37.82% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $76.94B | 52.66% | 51.81% | 49.57% | 47.39% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
44.9%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Fastenal Company Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Fastenal Company Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The gross margin for FAST stock is 44.89%.
- Is Fastenal Company's gross margin high or low?
- Fastenal Company's gross margin of 44.89% is in line with its 5-year average of 45.58%, near the low end of its 5-year range (45.01%–46.20%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The TTM average gross margin for FAST stock is 45.05%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for FAST stock is 45.45%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for FAST stock is 45.58%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for FAST stock is 47.11%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for FAST stock is 48.49%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for FAST stock is 49.06%.
Fastenal Company Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 45.01% |
| 2024-12-31 | 45.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | 45.66% |
| 2022-12-31 | 46.07% |
| 2021-12-31 | 46.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | 45.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 47.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | 48.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | 49.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | 49.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 50.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | 50.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | 51.70% |
| 2012-12-31 | 51.52% |
| 2011-12-31 | 51.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | 51.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | 50.95% |
| 2008-12-31 | 52.81% |
| 2007-12-31 | 50.81% |
| 2006-12-31 | 50.17% |
| 2005-12-31 | 49.77% |
| 2004-12-31 | 50.41% |
| 2003-12-31 | 49.16% |
| 2002-12-31 | 49.53% |
| 2001-12-31 | 50.40% |
| 2000-12-31 | 53.71% |
| 1999-12-31 | 54.38% |
| 1998-12-31 | 54.76% |
| 1997-12-31 | 54.87% |
| 1996-12-31 | 55.75% |
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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