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Fastenal CoMEX:FAST 99 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:FAST with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN791.25. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks better than 77.7% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FAST'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fastenal Co was 0.30. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.21.
MEX:FAST's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.7% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs MEX:FAST: 0.11
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Fastenal Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fastenal Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity 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.
MEX:FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 (MEX:FAST) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #33 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fastenal Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.30. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Fastenal Co's value of 0.11 is 77.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #33 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #33 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Fastenal Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Fastenal Co's value of 0.11 is 77.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 77.6% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. 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?
Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN791.25, compared to a current price of MXN832.00 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 77.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 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 (MEX:FAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN832.00 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN791.25.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FAST:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: MXN791.25 vs. price of MXN832.00 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#33 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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