Applied Industrial [AIT] vs Fastenal [FAST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Applied Industrial
NYSE
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Fastenal
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Applied Industrial wins in 8 metrics, Fastenal wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Fastenal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Applied Industrial | Fastenal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 26.27 | 45.83 | Applied Industrial |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.48 | 14.36 | Applied Industrial |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 31.32 | 14.32 | Fastenal |
| PEG Ratio | 24.82 | 21.76 | Fastenal |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 | 31.76 | Applied Industrial |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 15.30% | Fastenal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 11.10% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 11.10% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| Return on Equity | 22.23% | 32.56% | Fastenal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.56% | 20.31% | Fastenal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $346.53M | $946.80M | Fastenal |
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 33.76% | 43.06% | Fastenal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.22 | 7.04 | Applied Industrial |
| Enterprise Value | $10.30B | $55.31B | Fastenal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.29 | 7.12 | Applied Industrial |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.45% | 45.32% | Fastenal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $117 | $7 | Applied Industrial |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $9.99 | $1.04 | Applied Industrial |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.94 | 0.96 | Applied Industrial |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Applied Industrial vs Fastenal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Industrial | -0.11% | -2.97% | 7.90% | 22.01% | 0.45% | 10.40% |
| Fastenal | 1.08% | 2.93% | 11.80% | 20.97% | 28.60% | 33.52% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Industrial | 33.76% | 132.30% | 316.34% | 546.31% | 880.28% | 1,057.73% |
| Fastenal | 43.06% | 70.24% | 97.83% | 372.44% | 688.70% | 1,092.96% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Applied Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | AIT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.99B | $54.70B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 298,728 | 7,554,816 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 570,429 | 6,585,349 |
| Last Close | $263.14 | $47.99 |
| 52 Week Range | $189.18 - $282.98 | $32.04 - $48.38 |
| % from 52W High | -7.01% | -0.80% |
| All-Time High | $282.98 (Nov 25, 2024) | $84.88 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -7.01% | -43.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.33% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 31.32 | 14.32 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.86 | $3.32 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $9.46 | $0.21 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $464.57M | $1.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $359.09M | $657.05M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.53% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.20 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Applied Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | AIT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 26.27 | 45.83 |
| Forward P/E | 24.82 | 21.76 |
| PEG Ratio | 24.82 | 21.76 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.22 | 7.04 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.48 | 14.36 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.99B | $54.70B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.30B | $55.31B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.29 | 7.12 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 18.36 | 31.76 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.94 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.86 | $3.32 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Applied Industrial vs Fastenal
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) | AIT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.17B | $2.08B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $811.46M | $1.14B |
| Gross Profit | $355.29M | $942.80M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $129.37M | $436.10M |
| EBITDA | $146.16M | $483.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $127.28M | $436.60M |
| Income Tax | $27.48M | $106.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $99.80M | $330.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AIT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $352.84M | $237.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.69B | $3.46B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $474.19M | $820.30M |
| Long-Term Debt | $572.30M | $309.10M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.83B | $3.81B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.38B | $3.74B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $569.57M | $1.41B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AIT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $116.92M | $240.80M |
| Capital Expenditures | $100,000 | $-64.30M |
| Free Cash Flow | $114.90M | $209.30M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-490.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-49.71M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AIT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 663,753 | 25.33M |
| Short Ratio | 0.88 | 3.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 298,728 | 7,554,816 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 570,429 | 6,585,349 |
| Shares Outstanding | 38.41M | 1.15B |
| Float Shares | 37.66M | 1.14B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.99% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Applied Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | AIT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.20 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.53% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.11 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.21% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.33 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | N/A |