FAST (Fastenal Co) Total Operating Expense: $2,081 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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99 GF Score
Price $47.10
GF Value $43.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fastenal Co Total Operating Expense?

Fastenal Co FAST +0.38% 99 Total Operating Expense is $2,081 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Fastenal Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $535 Mil. Fastenal Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,081 Mil.

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Fastenal Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Fastenal Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
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Fastenal Co Quarterly Data
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Fastenal Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,081 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of $2,081 Mil mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Total Operating Expense of $2,081 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Fastenal Co's current Total Operating Expense is $2,081 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Total Operating Expense of $2,081 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Total Operating Expense is $2,081 Mil. 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 $43.22, compared to a current price of $47.10 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $2,081 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Total Operating Expense is $2,081 Mil 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 $47.10 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.22. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAST:

  • Total Operating Expense: $2,081 Mil
  • GF Value™: $43.22 vs. price of $47.10 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 2 warning signs

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 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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