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Fastenal CoFAST +1.97%87 Revenue per Share is $7.60 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 150 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks better than 64% on this metric.
Fastenal Co's revenue per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.08.
Fastenal Co's revenue per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.60.
Good Sign:
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 12.40% 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.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's Revenue per Share or its related term are showing as below:
FAST'
s 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8 Med: 14.45 Max: 38.4
Current: 5.5
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.
FAST's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is ranked better than 64% of 150
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs FAST: 5.50
His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.
Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.
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Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.
Fastenal Co Revenue per Share Related Terms
Fastenal Co Revenue per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Revenue per Share 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.
FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Revenue per Share Comparison
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.
Revenue per Share is the amount of Revenue per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.
Fastenal Co's Revenue Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Revenue per Share 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 $7.60
* 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 Revenue per Share of $7.60 as of Jun. 2026. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #54 out of 150 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Fastenal Co's Revenue per Share too high?
Fastenal Co's current Revenue per Share is $7.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median Revenue per Share is 2.15. Fastenal Co's value of $7.60 is 253.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #54 out of 150 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Revenue per Share compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #54 out of 150 companies for Revenue per Share. This puts Fastenal Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Revenue per Share is 2.15. Fastenal Co's value of $7.60 is 253.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Revenue per Share among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.15, based on 150 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Revenue per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Revenue per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current Revenue per Share of $7.60 is 253.5% 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 Revenue per Share mean?
A high Revenue per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Revenue per Share is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current Revenue per Share is $7.60. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.88, compared to a current price of $51.84 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Revenue per Share is $7.60 and 253.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.15. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue per Share calculated?
Revenue per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Revenue per Share is $7.60 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 $51.84 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.88.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Revenue per Share: $7.60
GF Value™: $44.88 vs. price of $51.84 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 253.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#54 of 150)
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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