Fastenal Company(FAST)Stock Performance & ReturnsNASDAQ
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FAST | 57.18 B | 42.59x | 14.70% | 15.45% | $1.17 | 34.33% | 0.11x | 1.83% | $52.92 | $38.97 |
URI | 64.57 B | 24.98x | 11.80% | 15.67% | $41.53 | 28.90% | 1.67x | 0.73% | $1177.15 | $698.94 |
GWW | 59.51 B | 32.22x | 10.30% | 9.92% | $39.22 | 46.09% | 0.62x | 0.72% | $1417.14 | $901.22 |
FERG | 41.60 B | 21.15x | 4.60% | 6.32% | $10.17 | - | 1.11x | 1.92% | $268.59 | $212.13 |
SUNB | 30.64 B | 21.61x | 11.20% | 12.12% | $3.46 | 18.37% | 1.53x | 1.88% | $85.44 | $60.16 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Fastenal Company (FAST) compared to its primary competitors (including URI, GWW, FERG) reveals distinct metrics. FAST trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 42.6x versus the peer average of 25.0x (representing a 70% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for FAST. In terms of growth, FAST's revenue growth of 14.7% exceeds the peer average of 9.5%, highlighting its competitive strength and market share gains. Additionally, it boasts superior profitability with a net margin of 15.4% compared to the peer average of 11.0%, demonstrating strong cost controls and pricing power.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• FAST ranks #5 in P/E ratio, #1 in revenue growth, and #2 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #3 - 📊 Solid financials relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | $50.49 | $50.80 | $49.77 | $49.83 | 6,598,800 | -1.93% |
| 2026-10-06 | $50.63 | $51.39 | $50.53 | $50.81 | 4,706,300 | +0.24% |
| 2026-10-05 | $50.62 | $50.99 | $49.99 | $50.69 | 5,561,400 | -0.12% |
| 2026-10-02 | $50.60 | $51.04 | $50.43 | $50.75 | 7,156,900 | +1.04% |
| 2026-10-01 | $49.42 | $50.27 | $49.11 | $50.23 | 6,198,900 | +1.41% |
| 2026-09-30 | $50.34 | $50.37 | $49.53 | $49.53 | 10,465,600 | -0.86% |
| 2026-09-29 | $50.37 | $50.73 | $49.86 | $49.96 | 7,600,700 | -1.05% |
| 2026-09-28 | $50.17 | $50.81 | $50.04 | $50.49 | 6,775,500 | +0.12% |
| 2026-09-25 | $50.53 | $51.05 | $50.26 | $50.43 | 6,809,000 | -0.59% |
| 2026-09-24 | $50.90 | $51.41 | $50.35 | $50.73 | 10,273,100 | -0.51% |
| 2026-09-23 | $50.12 | $51.04 | $49.94 | $50.99 | 7,963,200 | +1.82% |
| 2026-09-22 | $49.76 | $50.20 | $49.57 | $50.08 | 6,738,900 | +0.87% |
| 2026-09-21 | $48.94 | $49.70 | $48.53 | $49.65 | 4,471,200 | +1.31% |
| 2026-09-18 | $49.06 | $49.29 | $48.57 | $49.01 | 11,654,500 | -0.35% |
| 2026-09-17 | $49.48 | $49.58 | $48.63 | $49.18 | 5,071,500 | +0.31% |
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