FAST (Fastenal Co) Total Payout Ratio: 0.81 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


FAST Fastenal Co FAST
97 GF Score
Price $46.49
GF Value $43.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fastenal Co Total Payout Ratio?

Fastenal Co FAST -1.25% 97 Total Payout Ratio is 0.81 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Fastenal Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.81.

Fastenal Co Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Fastenal Co Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.87 0.88 0.78 0.80

Fastenal Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FAST vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Fastenal Co Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Fastenal Co's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -1004.2) / 1258.4
=0.80

Fastenal Co's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-20.3 + 0 + -275.6) / 339.8
=0.87

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.81 mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.81 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Fastenal Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.81. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Total Payout Ratio compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Total Payout Ratio of 0.81 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 Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.81. 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 $43.41, compared to a current price of $46.49 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.81. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.81 as of Jul. 09, 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 $46.49 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.41. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAST:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.81
  • GF Value™: $43.41 vs. price of $46.49 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 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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