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 FAST days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Shengyi Technology Co Ltd
SHG:600183
|
0.061x |
|
Nike Inc
NYSE:NKE
|
0.031x |
|
AB Volvo (publ)
ST:VOLV-B
|
0.056x |
|
The Allstate Corporation
NYSE:ALL
|
0.107x |
|
JAPAN POST BK UNSP.ADR/1
F:5JP0
|
N/A |
|
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
TO:WPM
|
0.081x |
|
Cenovus Energy Inc
TO:CVE
|
0.067x |
|
United Microelectronics Corporation
TW:2303
|
0.054x |
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 overview.
| 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