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Fastenal CoFAST +1.97%87 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 17.75. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks better than 60.63% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Fastenal Co's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.40% 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 46.50% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 17.75% per year.
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Fastenal Co 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.90% mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 17.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #50 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Fastenal Co's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Fastenal Co's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.90% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 17.75. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #50 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #50 out of 127 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Fastenal Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 17.75. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.88, compared to a current price of $51.84 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 17.75. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.90% 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 $51.84 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.88.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 4.90% (72% below median its 10-year median of 17.75)
GF Value™: $44.88 vs. price of $51.84 (15.5% above fair value)
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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