Fastenal Company (FAST)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 45.01% | 45.08% | 45.66% | 46.07% | 46.20% |
| Operating profit margin | 20.19% | 20.01% | 20.81% | 20.82% | 20.25% |
| Pretax margin | 20.18% | 19.99% | 20.72% | 20.63% | 20.09% |
| Net profit margin | 15.35% | 15.25% | 15.72% | 15.57% | 15.39% |
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 32.77% | 32.14% | 34.25% | 31.96% | 28.32% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 24.90% | 24.49% | 25.88% | 23.90% | 21.52% |
| Return on total capital | 0.00% | 41.90% | 45.65% | 45.98% | 40.02% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 31.91% | 31.82% | 34.49% | 34.36% | 30.41% |