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Fastenal CoMEX:FAST 99 EV-to-EBIT is 29.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 22.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:FAST with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN768.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 133 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 89.47% on this metric.
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Fastenal Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN951,866 Mil.
Fastenal Co's EBIT 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 MXN31,414 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Fastenal Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Fastenal Co's current Enterprise Value is MXN923,663 Mil.
Fastenal Co's EBIT 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 MXN31,414 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 29.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 22.15. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.36 to 37.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #119 out of 133 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fastenal Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.40 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 22.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.36 to a high of 37.13. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.42. Fastenal Co's value of 29.40 is 136.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #119 out of 133 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #119 out of 133 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.42. Fastenal Co's value of 29.40 is 136.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.36 to 37.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.15 vs. the industry median of 12.42, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.42, based on 133 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.40 is 136.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.40, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 22.15. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 29.40. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN768.87, compared to a current price of MXN832.00 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.40, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 22.15 and 136.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.42. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.40 as of Jul. 15, 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 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN768.87.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FAST:
EV-to-EBIT: 29.40 (33% above median its 10-year median of 22.15)
GF Value™: MXN768.87 vs. price of MXN832.00 (8.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#119 of 133)
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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