Fastenal FAST
Fastenal is a US industrial distributor that primarily sells fasteners and industrial supplies (tools, safety, maintenance) through a network of stores and direct sales services, with a business model based on capillarity and customer service. Fastenal combines an impeccable balance sheet (ND/EBITDA of 0.12) with exceptional returns on capital (ROE 34.33%, ROIC 40.78%) and double-digit growth (revenue +14.7%), but its valuation is very demanding (P/E 43.1, EV/EBITDA 29.7), limiting upside potential.
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Fastenal is a US industrial distributor that primarily sells fasteners and industrial supplies (tools, safety, maintenance) through a network of stores and direct sales services, with a business model based on capillarity and customer service. Fastenal combines an impeccable balance sheet (ND/EBITDA of 0.12) with exceptional returns on capital (ROE 34.33%, ROIC 40.78%) and double-digit growth (revenue +14.7%), but its valuation is very demanding (P/E 43.1, EV/EBITDA 29.7), limiting upside potential.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 8.3 |
| Quality / Moat | 8.1 |
| Valuation | 2.4 |
| Growth | 7.3 |
| Dividend | 5.3 |
| Momentum | 4.8 |
| Risk & Context | 7.7 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.2/10
Context and risks
Fastenal is an industrial distributor with mostly domestic business and no direct exposure to interest rates, commodities, or technology. The macro context (rates, oil, geopolitics) does not materially affect its business model.
News considered in the analysis
- 5 Industrial Distributors With a Competitive Advantage Hiding in Plain Sight — Listículo genérico sin información nueva sobre Fastenal.
- 11 Dividend Stocks for a Rocky Market, From Investment Pros — Mención pasiva en una lista de dividendos; sin impacto material.
- Fastenal (FAST) Earned A Zacks Upgrade, Is The Stock Now Pricey? — Upgrade de analista a Buy; refuerza la tesis de calidad pero no cambia los fundamentales.
- Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Fastenal (FAST) This Year? — Comparativa sectorial genérica sin información específica.
- All You Need to Know About Fastenal (FAST) Rating Upgrade to Buy — Upgrade de Zacks a Buy; señal positiva moderada ya parcialmente descontada.
Verdict: Hold: great quality and growth, but at a price that already discounts it; wait for a better entry point.
Main risk: The demanding valuation (P/E 43.1, FCF yield 1.58%) leaves little margin of safety: any slowdown in industrial demand or revenue growth could trigger a significant correction.
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