Fastenal CoFRA:FAS -2.07%93 PEG Ratio is 5.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 3.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 90 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 85.56% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Fastenal Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 41.82. Fastenal Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 7.00%. Therefore, Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio for today is 5.97.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAS'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 3.53 Max: 6.43
Current: 5.9
During the past 13 years, Fastenal Co's highest PEG Ratio was 6.43. The lowest was 2.21. And the median was 3.53.
FRA:FAS's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 85.56% of 90
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs FRA:FAS: 5.90
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Fastenal Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Fastenal Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) has a PEG Ratio of 5.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 3.53. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 6.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #77 out of 90 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Fastenal Co's current PEG Ratio of 5.97 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 6.43. The Industrial Distribution industry median PEG Ratio is 1.36. Fastenal Co's value of 5.97 is 339% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #77 out of 90 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's PEG Ratio compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #77 out of 90 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.36. Fastenal Co's value of 5.97 is 339% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 6.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 1.36, 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 PEG Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.36, based on 90 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current PEG Ratio of 5.97 is 339% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current PEG Ratio is 5.97, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 3.53. 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 €37.55, compared to a current price of €40.94 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 5.97, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 339% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.36. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS), the current PEG Ratio is 5.97 as of Jun. 27, 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 €40.94 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.55.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAS:
PEG Ratio: 5.97 (69% above median its 10-year median of 3.53)
GF Value™: €37.55 vs. price of €40.94 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 339% above the Industrial Distribution median (#77 of 90)
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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