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%