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Number of Stores at Period End Total is the total number of retail stores operated by the enterprise, either owned or rented at the end of reporting period.
A retailer may also open new stores and close old stores during the fiscal period. Usually inefficient or money-losing stores are closed, and new stores are opened in areas that have more population growth.
Fastenal Co's Number of Stores at Period End Total for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1,600.00
, which the same as as previous quarter (Mar. 2026)'s result.
Fastenal Co's Number of Stores at Period End Total for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,595.00
, which lower from pervious year (Dec. 2024)'s result by 0.13%.
It closed 24.00 stores and opened 3.00 stores during this year.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastenal Co's Number of Stores at Period End Total or its related term are showing as below:
FAST's Number of Stores at Period End Total is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Number of Stores at Period End Total only.
Fastenal Co (NAS:FAST) Number of Stores at Period End Total Explanation
Number of Stores at Period End Total is the total number of retail stores operated by the enterprise, either owned or rented at the end of a reporting period, such as the end of fiscal year or quarter.
A retailer may also open new stores and close old stores during the fiscal period. Usually inefficient or money-losing stores are closed, and new stores are opened in areas that have more population growth.
Fastenal Co Number of Stores at Period End Total Related Terms
Fastenal Co Number of Stores at Period End Total Historical Data
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* 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.
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FAST vs GWW, FERG, WCC: Number of Stores at Period End Total Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Number of Stores at Period End Total, along with its competitors' market caps and Number of Stores at Period End Total 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.
What does a Number of Stores at Period End Total of 1,600.00 mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Number of Stores at Period End Total of 1,600.00 as of Jun. 2026. Number of Stores at Period End Total is the total number of retail stores operated by the enterprise, either owned or rented at the end of reporting period. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Number of Stores at Period End Total too high?
Fastenal Co's current Number of Stores at Period End Total is 1,600.00. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Number of Stores at Period End Total compare to GWW and FERG?
Fastenal Co's Number of Stores at Period End Total of 1,600.00 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 Number of Stores at Period End Total for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Number of Stores at Period End Total depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Number of Stores at Period End Total 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 Number of Stores at Period End Total mean?
A high Number of Stores at Period End Total can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Number of Stores at Period End Total is the total number of retail stores operated by the enterprise, either owned or rented at the end of reporting period. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Number of Stores at Period End Total is 1,600.00. 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 $46.29, compared to a current price of $49.62 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Number of Stores at Period End Total is 1,600.00. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Number of Stores at Period End Total calculated?
Number of Stores at Period End Total is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Number of Stores at Period End Total is 1,600.00 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 $49.62 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.29.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAST:
Number of Stores at Period End Total: 1,600.00
GF Value™: $46.29 vs. price of $49.62 (7.2% 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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