Fastenal Company (FAST)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | — | 1,515,400 | 1,528,700 | 1,454,300 | 1,217,500 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,943,600 | 3,616,300 | 3,348,800 | 3,163,200 | 3,042,200 |
| Return on total capital | 0.00% | 41.90% | 45.65% | 45.98% | 40.02% |
December 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $3,943,600K)
= 0.00%
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Fastenal Company
FAST
0.00%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
20.72%