Fastenal Company (FAST)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,655,700 1,510,000 1,528,700 1,453,600 1,217,400
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,052,900 4,698,000 4,462,900 4,548,600 4,299,000
Operating ROA 32.77% 32.14% 34.25% 31.96% 28.32%

December 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,655,700K ÷ $5,052,900K
= 32.77%


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Fastenal Company
FAST
32.77%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
12.25%