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Fastenal CoFAST +1.14%92 Equity-to-Asset is 0.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks better than 90.51% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Fastenal Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,069 Mil. Fastenal Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,294 Mil.
Therefore, Fastenal Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FAST'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 0.71 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Fastenal Co was 0.78. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 0.71.
FAST's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 90.51% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.495
vs FAST: 0.77
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Fastenal Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Fastenal Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset 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.
FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Fastenal Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FAST) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.66 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #15 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Fastenal Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 is near median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 0.78. The Industrial Distribution industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Fastenal Co's value of 0.77 is 55.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #15 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #15 out of 158 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Fastenal Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Fastenal Co's value of 0.77 is 55.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.66 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.50, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 is 55.6% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.71. 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 $44.99, compared to a current price of $46.68 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 55.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.50. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77 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 $46.68 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.99.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.77 (near median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $44.99 vs. price of $46.68 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#15 of 158)
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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