Fastenal Company (FAST) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Fastenal Company (FAST) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.095x as of March 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 ($378.40 Million) by net assets ($3.99 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Fastenal Company (FAST) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Fastenal Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Fastenal Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Fastenal Company (FAST) cash flow quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Fastenal Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Fastenal Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.
KO:005380
|
-0.016x |
|
Ciena Corp
NYSE:CIEN
|
0.082x |
|
Astera Labs, Inc.
NASDAQ:ALAB
|
0.050x |
|
Hindustan Unilever Limited
NSE:HINDUNILVR
|
0.128x |
|
Ametek Inc
NYSE:AME
|
0.041x |
|
Corteva Inc
NYSE:CTVA
|
0.179x |
|
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
NYSE:OXY
|
0.032x |
|
Public Storage
NYSE:PSA
|
0.079x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see FAST market cap.
| 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