FAST (Fastenal Co) Change In Receivables: $-164 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FAST Fastenal Co FAST
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Price $46.49
GF Value $43.47
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What is Fastenal Co Change In Receivables?

Fastenal Co FAST +0.24% 99 Change In Receivables is $-164 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Fastenal Co's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-204 Mil. It means Fastenal Co's Accounts Receivable increased by $204 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Fastenal Co's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-130 Mil. It means Fastenal Co's Accounts Receivable increased by $130 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Fastenal Co's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,445 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Fastenal Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.90.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Fastenal Co's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,018 Mil.

Fastenal Co  (NAS:FAST) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Fastenal Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1445.2/2201.7*91
=59.90

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Fastenal Co's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Fastenal Co's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=308.6-1220.3+0.75 * 1445.2+0.5 * 1692.5
=1,018

* 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 Change In Receivables Related Terms

Fastenal Co Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Change In Receivables 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.

Fastenal Co Change In Receivables Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Receivables
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Fastenal Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Fastenal Co Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-164 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of $-164 Mil mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Change In Receivables of $-164 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Change In Receivables too high?
Fastenal Co's current Change In Receivables is $-164 Mil. 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 Change In Receivables compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Change In Receivables of $-164 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 Change In Receivables for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Change In Receivables is $-164 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.47, compared to a current price of $46.49 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-164 Mil. 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 Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Change In Receivables is $-164 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 $46.49 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.47. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAST:

  • Change In Receivables: $-164 Mil
  • GF Value™: $43.47 vs. price of $46.49 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 2 warning signs

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 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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