Fastenal CoFAST +0.38%99 Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 65 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 58.46% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Buyback Yield % 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: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % of 0.04 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #38 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Fastenal Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Fastenal Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.04 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.91. The Industrial Distribution industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Fastenal Co's value of 0.04 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #38 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #38 out of 65 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Fastenal Co's value of 0.04 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Fastenal Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.24, based on 65 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.04 is 83.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. 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 $43.22, compared to a current price of $47.12 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 83.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.24. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Jun. 27, 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 $47.12 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.22.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Buyback Yield %: 0.04 (92% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: $43.22 vs. price of $47.12 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#38 of 65)
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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