Fastenal Company

Industrials · Industrial - Distribution

Overall research band Above average

Quality Above average

Valuation Very weak

Balance sheet Exceptional

Market confirmation Strong

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What the company does

Fastenal Company is a global wholesale supplier specializing in industrial and construction materials, with primary operations in North America and additional international markets. The company offers a comprehensive range of fasteners—including bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers—essential for manufacturing, construction, and equipment servicing. Its product catalog also includes hardware items such as pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, and rivets, along with related accessories. Fastenal serves a diverse customer base, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance and repair departments, non-residential construction contractors, agricultural businesses, transportation services, mining operations, educational institutions, retailers, oil and gas companies, and government entities. The company distributes its products through a network of 3,209 in-market facilities and 15 major distribution centers, generating revenue by supplying these goods to its broad range of clients.

The current research profile is Defensive Quality, with valuation sensitive. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC31.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin20.2%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years8.1%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin12.8%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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