Fastenal Co
NASDAQ:FAST
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Intrinsic Value
The intrinsic value of 
Fastenal Co (FAST) under the Base Case is 42.82 USD per share.
Compared with the current market price of 52.99 USD, the stock appears
Overvalued by 19% .
The intrinsic value is calculated using the DCF method. The model assumes Fastenal's revenue grows 16% in 2026, then slows to average 10% a year over the next five years, versus 7.7% over the last five. Repeating that past revenue growth would put the estimate at about $41.
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Fundamental Analysis
What Fastenal Does
Fastenal sells industrial and construction supplies, with a heavy focus on fasteners, safety gear, tools, and other maintenance, repair, and operations items. It serves factories, contractors, utilities, and other businesses that need a steady flow of small but essential parts to keep equipment and projects running. The company makes money by buying these products from manufacturers and reselling them through its branch network, local sales force, and digital channels.
- Headquarters
- United States of America US
- Employees
- 21 763
- IPO date
- Aug 1, 1987
Fastenal has a wide economic moat
Replacing Fastenal means more than finding another supplier: customers must rebuild the stocking and ordering routines that keep their workplaces supplied. Its nearby service teams, warehouses and delivery routes also make frequent replenishment economical in ways smaller rivals struggle to match.
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Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
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Earnings Waterfall
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What is the Intrinsic Value of one FAST stock?
The intrinsic value for Fastenal Co (FAST) under the Base Case is 42.82 USD.
Is FAST stock undervalued or overvalued?
Compared with the current market price of 52.99 USD, the stock appears Overvalued by 19% .
