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Fastenal CoFAST +1.83%93 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 14.60. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 135 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks better than 55.56% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Fastenal Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -0.90% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Fastenal Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #60 out of 135 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Fastenal Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Fastenal Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 14.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.00. Fastenal Co's value of 4.10% is 105% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #60 out of 135 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #60 out of 135 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Fastenal Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.00. Fastenal Co's value of 4.10% is 105% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.60 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Fastenal Co has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.00, based on 135 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% is 105% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 14.60. 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 $44.98, compared to a current price of $46.15 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 14.60 and 105% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.00. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10% 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 $46.15 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.98.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.10% (72% below median its 10-year median of 14.60)
GF Value™: $44.98 vs. price of $46.15 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105% above the Industrial Distribution median (#60 of 135)
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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