AlphaStocks
5.7
Consider Buy

FASTENAL CO (FAST)

Industrials / Trading Companies & Distributors

S&P 500

$45.91

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#341out of 1123 in Industrials

Is FASTENAL CO a Good Investment in 2026?

FASTENAL CO (FAST) scores 5.7 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates FASTENAL CO as Strong (7/9). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. FASTENAL CO currently trades above its estimated fair value of $35, suggesting limited upside at current prices. FASTENAL CO ranks #341 out of 1123 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E42.0ROE32.1Market Cap53BDiv Yield2.0

Estimated Fair Value

$34.9231% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 42x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 9% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Strong

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Neutral

Top half (rank 28%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FASTENAL CO (FAST) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, FASTENAL CO (FAST) scores 5.7 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 42x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 9% may not justify the premium.
What is FASTENAL CO's Piotroski F-Score?
FASTENAL CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is FAST overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $35, FAST appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 31% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 42x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 9% may not justify the premium.
How does FAST compare to other Industrials stocks?
FASTENAL CO ranks #341 out of 1123 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 30% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about FAST?
AlphaStocks evaluates FAST using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Strong; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.7/10.

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