FAST (Fastenal Co) Beginning Cash Position: $277 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


FAST Fastenal Co FAST
99 GF Score
Price $48.60
GF Value $43.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Fastenal Co Beginning Cash Position?

Fastenal Co FAST +1.76% 99 Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Fastenal Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $277 Mil.

Fastenal Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($238 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($288 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($288 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($277 Mil).

Fastenal Co's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($230 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($221 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($221 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($256 Mil).

Fastenal Co Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Fastenal Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Fastenal Co Beginning Cash Position Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Fastenal Co Quarterly Data
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Fastenal Co Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $277 Mil mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Beginning Cash Position of $277 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Fastenal Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Beginning Cash Position of $277 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fastenal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co (FAST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.29, compared to a current price of $48.60 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Beginning Cash Position is $277 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Fastenal Co (FAST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $48.60 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.29. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FAST:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $277 Mil
  • GF Value™: $43.29 vs. price of $48.60 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 3 warning signs

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Fastenal Co Business Description

Address 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, MN, USA, 55987-1500
Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies. It transitioned into a distributor by building out a dense network of branches close to its business customers. Once a customer becomes large enough, Fastenal installs vending machines and its own personnel on-site. Today, these on-site locations exceed Fastenal's branch count and remain the firm's main focus for expansion. Fastenal acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for its industrial customers, offering value-added services along with a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies.
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