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Fastenal CoMEX:FAST 97 EV-to-EBITDA is 26.05 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 19.77. GuruFocus rates MEX:FAST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN798.25. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 142 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 90.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Fastenal Co's enterprise value is MXN916,024 Mil.
Fastenal Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN35,159 Mil. Therefore, Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 26.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FAST'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.66 Med: 19.77 Max: 33.34
Current: 26.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Fastenal Co was 33.34. The lowest was 12.66. And the median was 19.77.
MEX:FAST's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 90.14% of 142
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.94
vs MEX:FAST: 26.68
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Fastenal Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Fastenal Co's share price for today is MXN832.00.
Fastenal Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN21.123.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Fastenal Co's current Enterprise Value is MXN916,024 Mil.
Fastenal Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN35,159 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-EBITDA of 26.05 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fastenal Co. This is 32% above median its historical median of 19.77. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.66 to 33.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #128 out of 142 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Fastenal Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.05 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 19.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.66 to a high of 33.34. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.94. Fastenal Co's value of 26.05 is 191.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #128 out of 142 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #128 out of 142 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.94. Fastenal Co's value of 26.05 is 191.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.66 to 33.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.77 vs. the industry median of 8.94, 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-EBITDA for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.94, based on 142 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.05 is 191.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fastenal Co. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.05, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 19.77. 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-EBITDA of 26.05. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN798.25, compared to a current price of MXN832.00 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.05, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 19.77 and 191.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 8.94. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.05 as of Jul. 16, 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 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN798.25.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FAST:
EV-to-EBITDA: 26.05 (32% above median its 10-year median of 19.77)
GF Value™: MXN798.25 vs. price of MXN832.00 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#128 of 142)
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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