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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Fastenal Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $502 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,776 Mil.
Fastenal Co's pretax margin was 21.04%.
During the past 13 years, Fastenal Co's highest Pretax Margin was 20.72%. The lowest was 19.57%. And the median was 20.03%.
During the past 13 years, Fastenal Co's highest Pretax Margin was 20.72%. The lowest was 19.57%. And the median was 20.03%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Fastenal Co Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $1,776 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 (FAST) has a Pre-Tax Income of $1,776 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Fastenal Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,776 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Pre-Tax Income of $1,776 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 Pre-Tax Income for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,776 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 $45.40, compared to a current price of $49.42 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $1,776 Mil. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Pre-Tax Income is $1,776 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 $49.42 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.40.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Pre-Tax Income: $1,776 Mil
GF Value™: $45.40 vs. price of $49.42 (8.9% 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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