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Fastenal CoFAST +0.30%97 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 11.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 13.35. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 51.69% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Fastenal Co's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 31.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 229.40% per year. The lowest was -122.40% per year. And the median was 13.35% per year.
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Fastenal Co 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
FAST vs GWW, FERG, WCC: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 11.10% mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 11.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #46 out of 89 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Fastenal Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Fastenal Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 11.10% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.35. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 12.40. Fastenal Co's value of 11.10% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #46 out of 89 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to GWW and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #46 out of 89 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 12.40. Fastenal Co's value of 11.10% is 10.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.35 vs. the industry median of 12.40, 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.40, based on 89 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 11.10% is 10.5% 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 13.35. 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 $46.47, compared to a current price of $49.18 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.35 and 10.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.40. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 11.10% as of Jun. 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 $49.18 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.47.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 11.10% (17% below median its 10-year median of 13.35)
GF Value™: $46.47 vs. price of $49.18 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#46 of 89)
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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