FAST Fastenal PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Fastenal stock as of Apr 21, 2025 is 39.95. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.01 and the stock price of $80.29 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 13% from its last 4 quarters average of 35.3.

FAST PE ratio history

How has FAST's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Fastenal for the last ten years is 28.19. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 39.95 is 42% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, FAST's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2021 quarter at 39.79, when the price was $64.06 and the EPS was $1.61. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 19.96 with a price of $26.15 and an EPS of $1.31.

Today
39.95
Average
28.19
Median
27.41
Minimum
19.96
Maximum
39.79

Fastenal PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 34.17% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -37.07% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 35.78 11.6% $71.91 $2.01
2023 32.06 28.04% $64.77 $2.02
2022 25.04 -37.07% $47.32 $1.89
2021 39.79 22.24% $64.06 $1.61
2020 32.55 21.55% $48.83 $1.5
2019 26.78 34.17% $36.95 $1.38
2018 19.96 -27.02% $26.15 $1.31
2017 27.35 1.3% $27.35 $1
2016 27 17.75% $23.49 $0.87
2015 22.93 -19% $20.41 $0.89
2014 28.31 -9.44% $23.78 $0.84
2013 31.26 -4.84% $23.76 $0.76
2012 32.85 -8.11% $23.33 $0.71
2011 35.75 7.42% $21.81 $0.61
2010 33.28 -0.89% $14.98 $0.45

Fastenal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 38.58 7.83% $77.55 $2.01
Dec 2024 35.78 0.7% $71.91 $2.01
Sep 2024 35.53 13.66% $71.42 $2.01
Jun 2024 31.26 -18.15% $62.84 $2.01
Mar 2024 38.19 19.12% $77.14 $2.02
Dec 2023 32.06 16.75% $64.77 $2.02
Sep 2023 27.46 -8.28% $54.64 $1.99
Jun 2023 29.94 8.24% $58.99 $1.97
Mar 2023 27.66 10.46% $53.94 $1.95
Dec 2022 25.04 1.71% $47.32 $1.89
Sep 2022 24.62 -11.72% $46.04 $1.87
Jun 2022 27.89 -19.72% $49.92 $1.79
Mar 2022 34.74 -12.69% $59.4 $1.71
Dec 2021 39.79 19.49% $64.06 $1.61
Sep 2021 33.3 -2.66% $51.61 $1.55

FAST average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of FAST for the past years

The current PE ratio of FAST is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
31.17
5-year avg
32.09
10-year avg
28.19
15-year avg
29.51

FAST PE vs peers

What is FAST's PE ratio compared to its 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 11.01 $7.12B
MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 19.93 $4.23B
GWW Ww Grainger Inc 25.2 $47.19B
FAST Fastenal Co 39.95 $46.06B

Frequently asked questions

What is Fastenal's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for FAST stock as of Apr 21, 2025, stands at 39.95.

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 31.17.

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 32.09.

What is the highest PE ratio for FAST?

The current PE of 39.95 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.

How does the current PE ratio for FAST compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of FAST is 42% 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Fastenal's share price is $80.29. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.01. Therefore, Fastenal's price to earnings ratio for today is 39.95. PE RATIO(39.95) = STOCK PRICE($80.29) / TTM EPS($2.01)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.