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Fastenal Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,064 Mil. Fastenal Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,911 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Fastenal Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,064 Mil. Fastenal Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,387 Mil. Therefore, Fastenal Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 44.56%.
Fastenal Co had a gross margin of 44.56% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fastenal Co was 49.59%. The lowest was 44.70%. And the median was 46.14%.
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Fastenal Co had a gross margin of 44.56% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Fastenal Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Fastenal Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $3,911 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Gross Profit of $3,911 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Gross Profit too high?
Fastenal Co's current Gross Profit is $3,911 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Gross Profit of $3,911 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Gross Profit is $3,911 Mil. 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 $44.69, compared to a current price of $45.36 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $3,911 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Gross Profit is $3,911 Mil 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 $45.36 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.69.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Gross Profit: $3,911 Mil
GF Value™: $44.69 vs. price of $45.36 (1.5% above fair value)
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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