FAST
Fastenal
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The current P/E ratio for Fastenal stock as of Jul 24, 2026 is 39.85. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.18 and the stock price of $47.02 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 2.9% from its last 4 quarters average of 41.0.
FAST PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Fastenal for the last ten years is 30.29. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 39.85 is 32% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, FAST's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2025 quarter at 46.26, when the price was $49.04 and the EPS was $1.06. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 19.81 with a price of $13.07 and an EPS of $0.66.
Fastenal PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 35.18% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -36.34% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36.48 | 1.45% | $40.13 | $1.1 |
| 2024 | 35.96 | 12.16% | $35.96 | $1 |
| 2023 | 32.06 | 27.37% | $32.39 | $1.01 |
| 2022 | 25.17 | -36.34% | $23.66 | $0.94 |
| 2021 | 39.54 | 21.47% | $32.03 | $0.81 |
| 2020 | 32.55 | 21.55% | $24.42 | $0.75 |
| 2019 | 26.78 | 35.18% | $18.48 | $0.69 |
| 2018 | 19.81 | -27.54% | $13.07 | $0.66 |
| 2017 | 27.34 | 0.11% | $13.67 | $0.5 |
| 2016 | 27.31 | 17.77% | $11.75 | $0.43 |
| 2015 | 23.19 | -18.09% | $10.21 | $0.44 |
| 2014 | 28.31 | -9.44% | $11.89 | $0.42 |
| 2013 | 31.26 | -3.49% | $11.88 | $0.38 |
| 2012 | 32.39 | -10.87% | $11.66 | $0.36 |
| 2011 | 36.34 | 11.61% | $10.9 | $0.3 |
Fastenal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 40.7 | 0% | $48.03 | $1.18 |
| Mar 2026 | 40.7 | 11.57% | $46.4 | $1.14 |
| Dec 2025 | 36.48 | -21.14% | $40.13 | $1.1 |
| Sep 2025 | 46.26 | 13.44% | $49.04 | $1.06 |
| Jun 2025 | 40.78 | 5.16% | $42 | $1.03 |
| Mar 2025 | 38.78 | 7.84% | $38.78 | $1 |
| Dec 2024 | 35.96 | 1.7% | $35.96 | $1 |
| Sep 2024 | 35.36 | 13.66% | $35.71 | $1.01 |
| Jun 2024 | 31.11 | -18.54% | $31.42 | $1.01 |
| Mar 2024 | 38.19 | 19.12% | $38.57 | $1.01 |
| Dec 2023 | 32.06 | 16.16% | $32.39 | $1.01 |
| Sep 2023 | 27.6 | -8.31% | $27.32 | $0.99 |
| Jun 2023 | 30.1 | 8.27% | $29.5 | $0.98 |
| Mar 2023 | 27.8 | 10.45% | $26.97 | $0.97 |
| Dec 2022 | 25.17 | 3.88% | $23.66 | $0.94 |
FAST Price vs fair value
FAST average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of FAST is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Fastenal's price to earnings (P/E) of 39.85 is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. Looking at the Industrials sector average of 29.62, Fastenal's price to earnings (P/E) is 35% higher.
FAST PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks GWW and WCC, FAST's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 23.25 | $16.19B |
| MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc - Class A | 30.35 | $7.02B |
| GWW W.W. Grainger Inc | 37.13 | $65.28B |
| FAST Fastenal Company | 39.85 | $53.96B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fastenal's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FAST stock as of Jul 24, 2026, stands at 39.85.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Fastenal (FAST)?
As an average over the last 3 years, FAST stock has a PE ratio of 37.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Fastenal (FAST)?
As an average over the last 5 years, FAST stock has a PE ratio of 34.27.
What is the highest PE ratio for FAST?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 46.26 and it was in the Sep 2025 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for FAST compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of FAST is 32% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is FAST's PE ratio calculated (Fastenal PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 24, 2026), Fastenal's share price is $47.02. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2026 is $1.18. Therefore, Fastenal's price to earnings ratio for today is 39.85. PE RATIO(39.85) = STOCK PRICE($47.02) / TTM EPS($1.18)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.