Fastenal CoFRA:FAS -0.15%97 Median PS Value is €28.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 110 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 67.27% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Fastenal Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.307. Fastenal Co's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 4.5473. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is €28.68.
As of today (2026-06-25), Fastenal Co's share price is €40.085. Fastenal Co's Median PS Value is €28.68. Therefore, Fastenal Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAS'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.14 Max: 1.62
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Fastenal Co was 1.62. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.14.
FRA:FAS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 67.27% of 110
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs FRA:FAS: 1.40
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Fastenal Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
40.085
/
28.68
=
1.40
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Fastenal Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Median PS Value 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.
FRA:FAS vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 4.5473.
Fastenal Co's Revenue per Share 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 €6.307.
* 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 (FRA:FAS) has a Median PS Value of €28.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 2416% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.81 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #74 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Fastenal Co's Median PS Value too high?
Fastenal Co's current Median PS Value of €28.68 is 2416% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.62. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #74 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Median PS Value compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #74 out of 110 companies for Median PS Value. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Historically, Fastenal Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.81 to 1.62 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.06, based on 110 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current Median PS Value is €28.68, which is 2416% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. 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 (FRA:FAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.46, compared to a current price of €40.09 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €28.68, which is 2416% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS), the current Median PS Value is €28.68 as of Jun. 25, 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 (FRA:FAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.09 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.46.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAS:
Median PS Value: €28.68 (2416% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: €37.46 vs. price of €40.09 (7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FAS 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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