Watsco [WSO] vs Fastenal [FAST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Watsco
NYSE
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Fastenal
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Watsco wins in 9 metrics, Fastenal wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Fastenal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Watsco | Fastenal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.77 | 45.83 | Watsco |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.88 | 14.36 | Watsco |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 13.66 | 14.32 | Watsco |
| PEG Ratio | 28.84 | 21.76 | Fastenal |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.58 | 31.76 | Watsco |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.08% | 15.30% | Fastenal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.82% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.82% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| Return on Equity | 20.05% | 32.56% | Fastenal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.11% | 20.31% | Fastenal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $743.01M | $946.80M | Fastenal |
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -12.83% | 44.59% | Fastenal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.32 | 7.04 | Watsco |
| Enterprise Value | $16.84B | $55.31B | Fastenal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.24 | 7.12 | Watsco |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.06% | 45.32% | Fastenal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $199 | $7 | Watsco |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $12.68 | $1.04 | Watsco |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.95 | 0.96 | Watsco |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Watsco vs Fastenal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsco | -1.31% | -5.52% | -10.51% | -12.48% | -12.20% | -12.37% |
| Fastenal | 1.07% | 5.61% | 12.02% | 21.03% | 30.20% | 34.96% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsco | -12.83% | 35.63% | 72.49% | 151.41% | 675.15% | 821.35% |
| Fastenal | 44.59% | 72.07% | 99.96% | 377.51% | 697.18% | 1,105.78% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Watsco vs Fastenal
| Metric | WSO | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $17.39B | $54.70B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 432,440 | 7,554,816 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 361,863 | 6,585,349 |
| Last Close | $410.83 | $47.99 |
| 52 Week Range | $408.99 - $571.42 | $32.04 - $48.38 |
| % from 52W High | -28.10% | -0.81% |
| All-Time High | $571.42 (Nov 25, 2024) | $84.88 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -28.10% | -43.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.04% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.01% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.33% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 13.66 | 14.32 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $72.84 | $3.32 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $7.73 | $0.21 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $426.57M | $1.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $234.14M | $657.05M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.91% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $8.10 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Watsco vs Fastenal
| Metric | WSO | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.77 | 45.83 |
| Forward P/E | 28.84 | 21.76 |
| PEG Ratio | 28.84 | 21.76 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.32 | 7.04 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.88 | 14.36 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $17.39B | $54.70B |
| Enterprise Value | $16.84B | $55.31B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.24 | 7.12 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 21.58 | 31.76 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $72.84 | $3.32 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Watsco 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) | WSO | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.53B | $2.08B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.10B | $1.14B |
| Gross Profit | $429.62M | $942.80M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $107.04M | $436.10M |
| EBITDA | $117.82M | $483.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $117.61M | $436.60M |
| Income Tax | $23.07M | $106.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $94.54M | $330.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WSO | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $431.82M | $237.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $3.04B | $3.46B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $925.14M | $820.30M |
| Long-Term Debt | $346.37M | $309.10M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.09B | $3.81B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.27B | $3.74B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $570.81M | $1.41B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WSO | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-182.08M | $240.80M |
| Capital Expenditures | $98,000 | $-64.30M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-185.19M | $209.30M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.57M | $-490.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WSO | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.50M | 25.33M |
| Short Ratio | 7.17 | 3.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 432,440 | 7,554,816 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 361,863 | 6,585,349 |
| Shares Outstanding | 40.35M | 1.15B |
| Float Shares | 32.88M | 1.14B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.06% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Watsco vs Fastenal
| Metric | WSO | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $8.10 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.91% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $9.15 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.70% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $27.45 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 17, 2025 | N/A |