Fastenal [FAST] vs Ferguson Enterprises [FERG] Detailed Stock Comparison
Fastenal
NASDAQ
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Ferguson Enterprises
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Fastenal wins in 10 metrics, Ferguson Enterprises wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Fastenal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Fastenal | Ferguson Enterprises | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.83 | 28.10 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 14.36 | 8.03 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 14.32 | 105.39 | Fastenal |
| PEG Ratio | 21.76 | 20.36 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| EV/EBITDA | 31.76 | 16.77 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.30% | 5.32% | Fastenal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 20.96% | 8.83% | Fastenal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 20.96% | 8.83% | Fastenal |
| Return on Equity | 32.56% | 29.08% | Fastenal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 20.31% | 9.54% | Fastenal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $946.80M | $1.50B | Ferguson Enterprises |
| 1-Year Return | 44.59% | 12.64% | Fastenal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 7.04 | 1.49 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Enterprise Value | $55.31B | $49.26B | Fastenal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 7.12 | 1.63 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 45.32% | 30.95% | Fastenal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $7 | $151 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.04 | $8.00 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 1.08 | Fastenal |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Fastenal vs Ferguson Enterprises Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal | 1.07% | 5.61% | 12.02% | 21.03% | 30.20% | 34.96% |
| Ferguson Enterprises | -0.54% | 0.63% | 0.37% | 30.66% | 23.56% | 28.94% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal | 44.59% | 72.07% | 99.96% | 377.51% | 697.18% | 1,105.78% |
| Ferguson Enterprises | 12.64% | 77.41% | 134.58% | 225.68% | 958.48% | 816.56% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Fastenal vs Ferguson Enterprises
| Metric | FAST | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $54.70B | $45.11B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 7,554,816 | 979,570 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 6,585,349 | 1,336,140 |
| Last Close | $47.99 | $223.55 |
| 52 Week Range | $32.04 - $48.38 | $146.00 - $228.80 |
| % from 52W High | -0.81% | -2.29% |
| All-Time High | $84.88 (Nov 11, 2024) | $228.80 (Jul 30, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -43.46% | -2.29% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.13% | -0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.33% | 0.29% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 14.32 | 105.39 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.32 | $28.01 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.21 | $2.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.12B | $1.73B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $657.05M | $1.05B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Fastenal vs Ferguson Enterprises
| Metric | FAST | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.83 | 28.10 |
| Forward P/E | 21.76 | 20.36 |
| PEG Ratio | 21.76 | 20.36 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 7.04 | 1.49 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 14.36 | 8.03 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $54.70B | $45.11B |
| Enterprise Value | $55.31B | $49.26B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 7.12 | 1.63 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 31.76 | 16.77 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.08 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.32 | $28.01 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Fastenal vs Ferguson Enterprises
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 | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.08B | $7.62B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.14B | $5.26B |
| Gross Profit | $942.80M | $2.36B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $436.10M | $676.00M |
| EBITDA | $483.90M | $767.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $436.60M | $557.00M |
| Income Tax | $106.30M | $147.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $330.30M | $410.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FAST | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $237.80M | $519.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $3.46B | $9.78B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $820.30M | $5.97B |
| Long-Term Debt | $309.10M | $5.00B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.81B | $5.53B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.74B | $6.24B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.41B | $3.51B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FAST | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $240.80M | $-340.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-64.30M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $209.30M | $605.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-490.00M | $-1.08B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-251.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FAST | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 25.33M | 1.93M |
| Short Ratio | 3.67 | 1.25 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 7,554,816 | 979,570 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 6,585,349 | 1,336,140 |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.15B | 201.34M |
| Float Shares | 1.14B | 196.83M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.88% | 0.96% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Fastenal vs Ferguson Enterprises
| Metric | FAST | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |