Fastenal Co
NASDAQ:FAST
Operating Margin
Fastenal Co
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
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Fastenal Co
NASDAQ:FAST
|
47B USD |
20%
|
|
| JP |
|
Mitsubishi Corp
TSE:8058
|
11.2T JPY |
2%
|
|
| JP |
|
Itochu Corp
TSE:8001
|
10.7T JPY |
5%
|
|
| JP |
|
Mitsui & Co Ltd
TSE:8031
|
8.4T JPY |
3%
|
|
| US |
W
|
WW Grainger Inc
XMUN:GWW
|
43.6B EUR |
15%
|
|
| US |
|
W W Grainger Inc
NYSE:GWW
|
49.9B USD |
15%
|
|
| US |
|
United Rentals Inc
NYSE:URI
|
45.8B USD |
26%
|
|
| US |
|
Ferguson Enterprises Inc
NYSE:FERG
|
42.5B USD |
8%
|
|
| JP |
|
Marubeni Corp
TSE:8002
|
4.8T JPY |
5%
|
|
| IN |
|
Adani Enterprises Ltd
NSE:ADANIENT
|
2.8T INR |
11%
|
|
| JP |
|
Sumitomo Corp
TSE:8053
|
4.4T JPY |
5%
|
Fastenal Co
Glance View
Fastenal Co., often regarded as a silent yet formidable force in the industrial supply sector, began its journey from its modest roots in 1967 in Winona, Minnesota. Founded by Bob Kierlin, the company initially focused on selling a simple product—fasteners—targeting construction and industrial sectors. Fast-forward to today, Fastenal's growth has transcended its original business model, evolving into a robust distribution network that offers a diverse array of products, including safety supplies, power tools, and janitorial goods. The company's strength lies in its extensive network of over 3,200 in-market locations, and more recently, its rapidly expanding presence through vending machines and Onsite service locations. These strategic placements allow it to serve its customers' just-in-time needs efficiently, driving consistent revenue streams through a localized yet wide-reaching logistical framework. Underneath this expansive network, Fastenal thrives on its strong customer relationships and technological integration. With an emphasis on supply chain efficiency and inventory control, the company utilizes its FAST Solutions vending machines, directly stationed at customer sites, to enhance product accessibility while reducing transaction costs. This vending solution, combined with well-orchestrated digital platforms, ensures an uninterrupted supply for clients, playing an indispensable role in industries ranging from manufacturing to retail. Fastenal has cleverly carved out a niche market position by becoming an integral part of its customers' operations, emphasizing value over mere transactional sales. This model directs a steady influx of recurring revenues, solidifying Fastenal’s stature as a pivotal component of the industrial ecosystem, where reliability and proximity fuel its profitability.
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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Fastenal Co's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 19.9%.
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