Fastenal Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.34.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.28.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 12.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FAS'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.8 Med: 14.55 Max: 45.5
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 45.50% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 14.55% per year.
STU:FAS's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 60.77% of 130
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: -1
vs STU:FAS: 4.40
Fastenal Co's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €388 Mil.
Fastenal Co (STU:FAS) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Fastenal Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
Fastenal Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share 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 €1.28
* 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 (STU:FAS) has a EBIT per Share of €1.28 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #51 out of 130 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Fastenal Co's EBIT per Share too high?
Fastenal Co's current EBIT per Share is €1.28. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #51 out of 130 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBIT per Share compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #51 out of 130 companies for EBIT per Share. 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 EBIT per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current EBIT per Share is €1.28. 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 (STU:FAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.31, compared to a current price of €40.84 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €1.28. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (STU:FAS), the current EBIT per Share is €1.28 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 (STU:FAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.84 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.31.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FAS:
EBIT per Share: €1.28
GF Value™: €37.31 vs. price of €40.84 (9.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FAS 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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