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Fastenal CoFAST +1.97%94 Shiller PE Ratio is 53.44 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 39.95. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 109 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 88.07% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-07), Fastenal Co's current share price is $51.84. Fastenal Co's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.97. Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 53.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FAST'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.05 Med: 39.95 Max: 57.26
Current: 53.44
During the past years, Fastenal Co's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 57.26. The lowest was 29.05. And the median was 39.95.
FAST's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 88.07% of 109
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 15.09
vs FAST: 53.44
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 $0.330. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $0.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) 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.
FAST vs FERG, GWW, 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.
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
* 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:
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.
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 53.44 as of Aug. 07, 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 34% above median its historical median of 39.95. 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 #96 out of 109 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Fastenal Co's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Fastenal Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 53.44 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 39.95. 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 15.09. Fastenal Co's value of 53.44 is 254.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #96 out of 109 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 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 FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #96 out of 109 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.09. Fastenal Co's value of 53.44 is 254.1% 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 39.95 vs. the industry median of 15.09, 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 15.09, based on 109 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 53.44 is 254.1% 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 15.09 — 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 53.44, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 39.95. 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 $45.40, compared to a current price of $51.84 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 53.44, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 39.95 and 254.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 15.09. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 (FAST), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 53.44 as of Aug. 07, 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 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.40.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Shiller PE Ratio: 53.44 (34% above median its 10-year median of 39.95)
GF Value™: $45.40 vs. price of $51.84 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 254.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#96 of 109)
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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