Fastenal Company (FAST)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Cash US$ in thousands 276,800 255,800 221,300 230,100 236,200
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,245,300 1,108,600 1,087,600 1,013,200 900,200
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 715,600 687,100 661,300 789,800 682,200
Quick ratio 2.13 1.99 1.98 1.57 1.67

December 31, 2025 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($276,800K + $—K + $1,245,300K) ÷ $715,600K
= 2.13


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Fastenal Company
FAST
2.13
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
0.66