Fastenal Company (FAST) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 2.41
Is Fastenal Company’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Fastenal Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 2.41 is 15% above its 5-year average of 2.10, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.79–2.41).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST) is 2.41 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.77% (2.34).
FAST Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
FAST Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
FAST Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
FAST Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.34
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.19
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.36
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.54
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+10.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+2.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-5.12%
FAST Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | — | 2.41 | 2.34 | 2.19 | 2.10 |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.06B | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.94 |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $49.11B | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.86 |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $48.96B | 1.44 | 1.39 | 1.66 | 2.16 |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.21B | 1.42 | 1.94 | 2.13 | 2.24 |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | 3.61 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 3.23 |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 1.28 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.28 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.19B | 0.89 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.20 |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 1.28 | 1.40 | 1.11 | 1.03 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $76.94B | 0.65 | 1.02 | 1.32 | 1.25 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
2.41
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.85
Includes inventory
Fastenal Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Fastenal Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for FAST stock is 2.41.
- Is Fastenal Company's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Fastenal Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 2.41 is 15% above its 5-year average of 2.10, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.79–2.41).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for FAST stock is 2.34.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FAST stock is 2.19.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FAST stock is 2.10.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FAST stock is 2.18.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FAST stock is 2.36.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FAST stock is 2.54.
Fastenal Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.41 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.28 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.27 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.95 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.00 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.37 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.40 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.64 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.01 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.60 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.80 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.14 |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.26 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.97 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.78 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.73 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.00 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.14 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.24 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.63 |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.81 |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.65 |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.11 |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.58 |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.58 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.88 |
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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