Fastenal Company Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Fastenal Company cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Fastenal Company (FAST) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.035x as of June 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($142.30 Million) by net assets ($4.07 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Fastenal Company (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Fastenal Company from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Fastenal Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Fastenal Company share price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Fastenal Company Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Fastenal Company cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Fastenal Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Fastenal Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see FAST market cap for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Dominion Energy Inc
NYSE:D
|
0.026x |
|
NXP Semiconductors NV
NASDAQ:NXPI
|
0.073x |
|
Vale S.A
F:CVLB
|
0.050x |
|
Aflac Incorporated
NYSE:AFL
|
0.043x |
|
MEITUAN UNSP.ADR/2B
F:9MDA
|
N/A |
|
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
TO:GWO
|
-0.010x |
|
Société Générale Société anonyme
F:SGE1
|
N/A |
|
Loblaw Companies Limited
TO:L
|
0.147x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Fastenal Company (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Fastenal Company from 1989 to 2025. Review how much free cash does Fastenal Company generate to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $3.94 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.329x | +1.28% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.62 Billion | $1.17 Billion | 0.324x | -24.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.35 Billion | $1.43 Billion | 0.428x | +43.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.16 Billion | $941.00 Million | 0.297x | +17.52% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.04 Billion | $770.10 Million | 0.253x | -37.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.73 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 0.403x | +27.51% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.67 Billion | $842.70 Million | 0.316x | +7.98% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | $674.20 Million | 0.293x | +4.91% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | $585.20 Million | 0.279x | +4.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.93 Billion | $514.00 Million | 0.266x | -12.43% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.80 Billion | $546.94 Million | 0.304x | +16.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.92 Billion | $499.39 Million | 0.261x | +11.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.77 Billion | $416.12 Million | 0.235x | -7.57% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | $396.29 Million | 0.254x | +38.01% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | $268.49 Million | 0.184x | -1.86% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | $240.49 Million | 0.188x | -27.04% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | $306.07 Million | 0.257x | +12.96% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.14 Billion | $259.90 Million | 0.228x | +0.85% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | $227.89 Million | 0.226x | +112.54% |
| 2006-12-31 | $922.09 Million | $97.88 Million | 0.106x | -31.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | $783.55 Million | $121.91 Million | 0.156x | +85.39% |
| 2004-12-31 | $684.37 Million | $57.44 Million | 0.084x | -46.59% |
| 2003-12-31 | $576.74 Million | $90.62 Million | 0.157x | +340.79% |
| 2002-12-31 | $499.87 Million | $17.82 Million | 0.036x | -83.49% |
| 2001-12-31 | $424.89 Million | $91.73 Million | 0.216x | +102.75% |
| 2000-12-31 | $359.26 Million | $38.25 Million | 0.106x | -46.38% |
| 1999-12-31 | $282.00 Million | $56.00 Million | 0.199x | -0.20% |
| 1998-12-31 | $217.60 Million | $43.30 Million | 0.199x | +124.57% |
| 1997-12-31 | $165.90 Million | $14.70 Million | 0.089x | -10.68% |
| 1996-12-31 | $126.00 Million | $12.50 Million | 0.099x | -37.28% |
| 1995-12-31 | $94.20 Million | $14.90 Million | 0.158x | -5.38% |
| 1994-12-31 | $67.60 Million | $11.30 Million | 0.167x | +89.19% |
| 1993-12-31 | $49.80 Million | $4.40 Million | 0.088x | -38.15% |
| 1992-12-31 | $38.50 Million | $5.50 Million | 0.143x | +7.86% |
| 1991-12-31 | $30.20 Million | $4.00 Million | 0.132x | -24.63% |
| 1990-12-31 | $23.90 Million | $4.20 Million | 0.176x | +2.51% |
| 1989-12-31 | $17.50 Million | $3.00 Million | 0.171x | -- |
About Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers that are … Read more