Fastenal [FAST] vs Core & Main [CNM] Detailed Stock Comparison
Fastenal
NASDAQ
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Core & Main
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Fastenal wins in 12 metrics, Core & Main wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. Fastenal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Fastenal | Core & Main | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.83 | 29.66 | Core & Main |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 14.36 | 6.96 | Core & Main |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 14.32 | 139.81 | Fastenal |
| PEG Ratio | 21.76 | 26.15 | Fastenal |
| EV/EBITDA | 31.76 | 15.98 | Core & Main |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.30% | 5.47% | Fastenal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 20.96% | 8.95% | Fastenal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 20.96% | 8.95% | Fastenal |
| Return on Equity | 32.56% | 25.28% | Fastenal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 20.31% | 7.33% | Fastenal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $946.80M | $586.00M | Fastenal |
| 1-Year Return | 43.06% | 30.10% | Fastenal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 7.04 | 1.66 | Core & Main |
| Enterprise Value | $55.31B | $14.67B | Fastenal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 7.12 | 1.93 | Core & Main |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 45.32% | 26.69% | Fastenal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $7 | $40 | Core & Main |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.04 | $2.16 | Core & Main |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 1.04 | Fastenal |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Fastenal vs Core & Main Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal | 1.08% | 2.93% | 11.80% | 20.97% | 28.60% | 33.52% |
| Core & Main | -0.22% | 0.72% | 3.52% | 26.93% | 17.40% | 24.88% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal | 43.06% | 70.24% | 97.83% | 372.44% | 688.70% | 1,092.96% |
| Core & Main | 30.10% | 160.46% | 170.46% | 170.46% | 170.46% | 170.46% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Fastenal vs Core & Main
| Metric | FAST | CNM |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $54.70B | $12.63B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 7,554,816 | 1,524,266 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 6,585,349 | 1,760,362 |
| Last Close | $47.99 | $63.96 |
| 52 Week Range | $32.04 - $48.38 | $37.22 - $65.97 |
| % from 52W High | -0.80% | -3.05% |
| All-Time High | $84.88 (Nov 11, 2024) | $65.97 (Jul 28, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -43.46% | -3.05% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.09% | 0.10% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.33% | 0.25% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 14.32 | 139.81 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.32 | $9.21 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.21 | $0.04 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.12B | $620.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $657.05M | $474.00M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Fastenal vs Core & Main
| Metric | FAST | CNM |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.83 | 29.66 |
| Forward P/E | 21.76 | 26.15 |
| PEG Ratio | 21.76 | 26.15 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 7.04 | 1.66 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 14.36 | 6.96 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $54.70B | $12.63B |
| Enterprise Value | $55.31B | $14.67B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 7.12 | 1.93 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 31.76 | 15.98 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.04 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.32 | $9.21 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Fastenal vs Core & Main
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FAST | CNM |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.08B | $1.91B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.14B | $1.40B |
| Gross Profit | $942.80M | $510.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $436.10M | $171.00M |
| EBITDA | $483.90M | $219.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $436.60M | $141.00M |
| Income Tax | $106.30M | $36.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $330.30M | $105.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FAST | CNM |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $237.80M | $8.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $3.46B | $2.44B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $820.30M | $1.25B |
| Long-Term Debt | $309.10M | $2.44B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.81B | $1.82B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.74B | $515.00M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.41B | $439.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FAST | CNM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $240.80M | $101.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-64.30M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $209.30M | $64.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-490.00M | $-99.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FAST | CNM |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 25.33M | 12.79M |
| Short Ratio | 3.67 | 6.28 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.08% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 7,554,816 | 1,524,266 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 6,585,349 | 1,760,362 |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.15B | 189.82M |
| Float Shares | 1.14B | 176.44M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.88% | 1.14% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Fastenal vs Core & Main
| Metric | FAST | CNM |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |