FASTCAUTIOUS

FAST Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

34.3%

Updated 168h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity; a 34.3% ROE means Fastenal earned $0.343 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

85th percentile

FAST

34.3%

Sector Median

13.9%

Sector Avg

32.1%

Prior Period

33.8%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity; a 34.3% ROE means Fastenal earned $0.343 for every $1 of equity.

This is well above the sector median of 13.8%, placing the company in the 85th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a 1.5% increase from 33.8% to 34.3%. A high ROE that is still edging higher typically signals strong profitability and efficient use of capital, reducing investment risk. However, this metric directly contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a leading ROE would normally support a more favorable outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about FAST?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are FAST's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: WDC (85.9%), LVS (90.5%), IT (94.9%), KLAC (95.0%), ITW (96.8%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.