Fastenal CoFRA:FAS -2.07%93 PS Ratio is 6.49 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 4.48. 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 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 95.48% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Fastenal Co's share price is €40.94.
Fastenal Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.31. Hence, Fastenal Co's PS Ratio for today is 6.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAS'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82 Med: 4.48 Max: 7.45
Current: 6.42
During the past 13 years, Fastenal Co's highest PS Ratio was 7.45. The lowest was 2.82. And the median was 4.48.
FRA:FAS's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 95.48% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs FRA:FAS: 6.42
Fastenal Co has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 10.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Fastenal Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 38.40% per year. The lowest was 2.80% per year. And the median was 14.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Fastenal Co PS Ratio Related Terms
Fastenal Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Fastenal Co's Share Price of today is €40.94. 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 €6.31.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) has a PS Ratio of 6.49 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 4.48. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 7.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #148 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Fastenal Co's PS Ratio too high?
Fastenal Co's current PS Ratio of 6.49 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 4.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 7.45. The Industrial Distribution industry median PS Ratio is 0.62. Fastenal Co's value of 6.49 is 946.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #148 out of 155 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 PS Ratio compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #148 out of 155 companies for PS Ratio. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.62. Fastenal Co's value of 6.49 is 946.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 7.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.48 vs. the industry median of 0.62, 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 PS Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PS Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.62, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current PS Ratio of 6.49 is 946.8% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current PS Ratio is 6.49, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 4.48. 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 PS Ratio is 6.49, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 4.48 and 946.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.62. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS), the current PS Ratio is 6.49 as of Jun. 29, 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:
PS Ratio: 6.49 (45% above median its 10-year median of 4.48)
GF Value™: €37.55 vs. price of €40.94 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 946.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#148 of 155)
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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