Fastenal Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.27%. Fastenal Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.35.
Fastenal Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.57%.
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Fastenal Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.57% mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.57% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Fastenal Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.57%. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.57% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.57%. 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 $43.20, compared to a current price of $46.26 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.57%. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.57% as of Mar. 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 $46.26 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.20.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.57%
GF Value™: $43.20 vs. price of $46.26 (7.1% 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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