Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €2.55 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FAS Fastenal Co FRA:FAS
93 GF Score
Price €40.94
GF Value €37.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Fastenal Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Fastenal Co FRA:FAS -2.07% 93 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Fastenal Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.006. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €2.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Fastenal Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 31.00% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 12.70% per year.

As of today (2026-06-28), Fastenal Co's current stock price is €40.94. Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.55. Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 16.05.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Fastenal Co was 18.13. The lowest was 7.32. And the median was 11.75.


Fastenal Co  (FRA:FAS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.94/2.55
=16.05

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Fastenal Co was 18.13. The lowest was 7.32. And the median was 11.75.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Fastenal Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Fastenal Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Fastenal Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.84 2.17 2.25 2.58 2.49

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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FRA:FAS vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Fastenal Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Fastenal Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.006/330.2130*330.2130
=3.006

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Fastenal Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.439 241.018 1.972
201609 1.471 241.428 2.012
201612 1.584 241.432 2.166
201703 1.601 243.801 2.168
201706 1.539 244.955 2.075
201709 1.479 246.819 1.979
201712 1.540 246.524 2.063
201803 1.531 249.554 2.026
201806 1.661 251.989 2.177
201809 1.728 252.439 2.260
201812 1.770 251.233 2.326
201903 1.853 254.202 2.407
201906 1.932 256.143 2.491
201909 2.047 256.759 2.633
201912 2.089 256.974 2.684
202003 2.099 258.115 2.685
202006 2.154 257.797 2.759
202009 2.134 260.280 2.707
202012 1.957 260.474 2.481
202103 2.038 264.877 2.541
202106 2.080 271.696 2.528
202109 2.191 274.310 2.638
202112 2.339 278.802 2.770
202203 2.478 287.504 2.846
202206 2.616 296.311 2.915
202209 2.787 296.808 3.101
202212 2.616 296.797 2.911
202303 2.675 301.836 2.926
202306 2.731 305.109 2.956
202309 2.842 307.789 3.049
202312 2.684 306.746 2.889
202403 2.755 312.332 2.913
202406 2.836 314.175 2.981
202409 2.829 315.301 2.963
202412 3.012 315.605 3.151
202503 2.975 319.799 3.072
202506 2.876 322.561 2.944
202509 2.890 324.800 2.938
202512 2.934 324.054 2.990
202603 3.006 330.213 3.006

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €2.55 mean?
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €2.55 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Fastenal Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.55. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €2.55 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.55. 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 (FRA:FAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.55, compared to a current price of €40.94 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.55. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.55 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 (FRA:FAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.94 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.55. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FAS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €2.55
  • GF Value™: €37.55 vs. price of €40.94 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fastenal Co Business Description

Other Exchanges FAST:USA0IKW:UKFAST:Austria
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.
93GF Score

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