Wesco International [WCC] vs Fastenal [FAST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wesco International
NYSE
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Fastenal
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Wesco International wins in 9 metrics, Fastenal wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Fastenal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wesco International | Fastenal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.40 | 45.83 | Wesco International |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.14 | 14.36 | Wesco International |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 134.33 | 14.32 | Fastenal |
| PEG Ratio | 14.43 | 21.76 | Wesco International |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.42 | 31.76 | Wesco International |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.98% | 15.30% | Fastenal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.48% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.48% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| Return on Equity | 13.82% | 32.56% | Fastenal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.93% | 20.31% | Fastenal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.01B | $946.80M | Wesco International |
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 30.84% | 44.59% | Fastenal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.46 | 7.04 | Wesco International |
| Enterprise Value | $15.89B | $55.31B | Fastenal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.72 | 7.12 | Wesco International |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.06% | 45.32% | Fastenal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $454 | $7 | Wesco International |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $12.75 | $1.04 | Wesco International |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.84 | 0.96 | Fastenal |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Wesco International vs Fastenal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesco International | -0.30% | 0.39% | 4.47% | 25.50% | 10.24% | 14.75% |
| Fastenal | 1.07% | 5.61% | 12.02% | 21.03% | 30.20% | 34.96% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesco International | 30.84% | 45.66% | 331.33% | 259.65% | 502.60% | 515.49% |
| Fastenal | 44.59% | 72.07% | 99.96% | 377.51% | 697.18% | 1,105.78% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wesco International vs Fastenal
| Metric | WCC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $10.17B | $54.70B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 939,430 | 7,554,816 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 717,190 | 6,585,349 |
| Last Close | $204.28 | $47.99 |
| 52 Week Range | $125.21 - $219.07 | $32.04 - $48.38 |
| % from 52W High | -6.75% | -0.81% |
| All-Time High | $219.07 (Jul 29, 2025) | $84.88 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -6.75% | -43.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.25% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.33% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 134.33 | 14.32 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $97.87 | $3.32 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $13.71 | $0.21 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $714.50M | $1.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $604.85M | $657.05M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.72% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.27 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Wesco International vs Fastenal
| Metric | WCC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.40 | 45.83 |
| Forward P/E | 14.43 | 21.76 |
| PEG Ratio | 14.43 | 21.76 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.46 | 7.04 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.14 | 14.36 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $10.17B | $54.70B |
| Enterprise Value | $15.89B | $55.31B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.72 | 7.12 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.42 | 31.76 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.84 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $97.87 | $3.32 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wesco International 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) | WCC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $5.34B | $2.08B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.22B | $1.14B |
| Gross Profit | $1.13B | $942.80M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $242.00M | $436.10M |
| EBITDA | $290.50M | $483.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $154.40M | $436.60M |
| Income Tax | $36.10M | $106.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $118.30M | $330.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WCC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $681.60M | $237.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $8.69B | $3.46B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $4.04B | $820.30M |
| Long-Term Debt | $5.79B | $309.10M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $5.03B | $3.81B |
| Retained Earnings | $5.04B | $3.74B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.80B | $1.41B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WCC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $105.10M | $240.80M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-64.30M |
| Free Cash Flow | $7.60M | $209.30M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.73B | $-490.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-25.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WCC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.80M | 25.33M |
| Short Ratio | 2.86 | 3.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 939,430 | 7,554,816 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 717,190 | 6,585,349 |
| Shares Outstanding | 48.79M | 1.15B |
| Float Shares | 47.76M | 1.14B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.02% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Wesco International vs Fastenal
| Metric | WCC | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.27 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.72% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.08 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.24% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.23 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 14, 2025 | N/A |