Fastenal Co (BSP:FASL34) Shiller PE Ratio: 54.42 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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BSP:FASL34 Fastenal Co BSP:FASL34
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Price R$262.86
GF Value R$228.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Fastenal Co Shiller PE Ratio?

Fastenal Co BSP:FASL34 24 Shiller PE Ratio is 54.42 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 40.20. GuruFocus rates BSP:FASL34 with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of R$228.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 108 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 87.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Fastenal Co's current share price is R$262.86. Fastenal Co's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$4.83. Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 54.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:FASL34' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.05   Med: 40.2   Max: 57.26
Current: 50.71

During the past years, Fastenal Co's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 57.26. The lowest was 29.05. And the median was 40.20.

BSP:FASL34's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than
87.96% of 108 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 15.55 vs BSP:FASL34: 50.71

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Fastenal Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.691. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is R$4.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Fastenal Co  (BSP:FASL34) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.

Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.


Fastenal Co Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


Fastenal Co Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Shiller PE 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.

Fastenal Co Shiller PE Ratio Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller PE Ratio
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Fastenal Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:FASL34 vs GWW, FERG, WCC: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Fastenal Co Shiller PE Ratio Calculation

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=262.86/4.83
=54.42

* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Fastenal Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.691/333.9520*333.9520
=1.691

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Fastenal Co Quarterly Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201609 0.358 241.428 0.495
201612 0.335 241.432 0.463
201703 0.360 243.801 0.493
201706 0.428 244.955 0.584
201709 0.392 246.819 0.530
201712 0.437 246.524 0.592
201803 0.500 249.554 0.669
201806 0.698 251.989 0.925
201809 0.698 252.439 0.923
201812 0.573 251.233 0.762
201903 0.653 254.202 0.858
201906 0.694 256.143 0.905
201909 0.762 256.759 0.991
201912 0.636 256.974 0.827
202003 0.855 258.115 1.106
202006 1.090 257.797 1.412
202009 1.026 260.280 1.316
202012 0.875 260.474 1.122
202103 1.042 264.877 1.314
202106 1.056 271.696 1.298
202109 1.109 274.310 1.350
202112 1.131 278.802 1.355
202203 1.169 287.504 1.358
202206 1.262 296.311 1.422
202209 1.311 296.808 1.475
202212 1.128 296.797 1.269
202303 1.354 301.836 1.498
202306 1.262 305.109 1.381
202309 1.284 307.789 1.393
202312 1.127 306.746 1.227
202403 1.295 312.332 1.385
202406 1.347 314.175 1.432
202409 1.440 315.301 1.525
202412 1.403 315.605 1.485
202503 1.497 319.799 1.563
202506 1.608 322.561 1.665
202509 1.555 324.800 1.599
202512 1.418 324.054 1.461
202603 1.569 330.213 1.587
202606 1.691 333.952 1.691

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

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What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 54.42 mean?
Fastenal Co (BSP:FASL34) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 54.42 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 40.20. Over the past decade, Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 29.05 to 57.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #95 out of 108 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Fastenal Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 54.42 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 40.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.05 to a high of 57.26. The Industrial Distribution industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.55. Fastenal Co's value of 54.42 is 250% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #95 out of 108 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio compare to GWW and FERG?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #95 out of 108 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.55. Fastenal Co's value of 54.42 is 250% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastenal Co's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 29.05 to 57.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.20 vs. the industry median of 15.55, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 15.55, based on 108 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 54.42 is 250% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current Shiller PE Ratio is 54.42, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 40.20. 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 (BSP:FASL34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$228.17, compared to a current price of R$262.86 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 54.42, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 40.20 and 250% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 15.55. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (BSP:FASL34), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 54.42 as of Sep. 04, 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 (BSP:FASL34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$262.86 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$228.17. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:FASL34:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 54.42 (35% above median its 10-year median of 40.20)
  • GF Value™: R$228.17 vs. price of R$262.86 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 250% above the Industrial Distribution median (#95 of 108)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FASL34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fastenal Co Business Description

Address 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, MN, USA, 55987-1500
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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R$262.86
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