Fastenal Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.48.
During the past 12 months, Fastenal Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 36.40% per year. The lowest was 3.80% per year. And the median was 14.25% per year.
Fastenal Co's current price is $47.75. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.48. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Fastenal Co is 13.74.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Fastenal Co was 15.19. The lowest was 5.80. And the median was 9.42.
Warning Sign:
Fastenal Co stock PB Ratio (=13.82) is close to 10-year high of 15.19.
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Fastenal Co Book Value per Share Related Terms
Fastenal Co Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Fastenal Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Book Value per Share of $3.48 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Fastenal Co's current Book Value per Share is $3.48. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Book Value per Share compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Book Value per Share of $3.48 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 Book Value per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Book Value per Share is $3.48. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.29, compared to a current price of $47.75 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $3.48. 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 Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Book Value per Share is $3.48 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 $47.75 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.29.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Book Value per Share: $3.48
GF Value™: $43.29 vs. price of $47.75 (10.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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