FAST EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
FAST's ev/ebitda is higher than 95% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
FAST EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of FAST’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 12.4 to 33.4, averaging 20.7.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26.0 | 28.5 | 31.0 | 29.3 |
| 2025 | 24.3 | 27.9 | 33.4 | 25.8 |
| 2024 | 21.0 | 24.1 | 28.6 | 24.6 |
| 2023 | 16.6 | 19.4 | 22.4 | 22.1 |
| 2022 | 16.1 | 20.5 | 26.2 | 17.4 |
| 2021 | 19.8 | 23.5 | 27.8 | 26.9 |
| 2020 | 13.8 | 19.6 | 23.0 | 21.9 |
| 2019 | 12.9 | 16.3 | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| 2018 | 12.9 | 15.1 | 16.9 | 13.5 |
| 2017 | 12.4 | 14.7 | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| 2016 | 12.7 | 15.0 | 16.3 | 15.6 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is FAST EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Fastenal Company's EV/EBITDA is currently 29.3, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for FAST is approximately 20.2. See all FAST valuation metrics →
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