Fastenal Company (FAST) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

56 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 20
Quality 69
Growth 48
Balance sheet 89
Cash quality 44
Capital allocation 59
Momentum 64

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

34.95 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.38 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Fastenal Company's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 56/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 20, quality 69, growth 48, balance sheet 89, cash quality 44, capital allocation 59, momentum 64. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Fastenal Company's Altman Z-Score?

34.95, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Fastenal Company's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Fastenal Company's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.38 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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