Fastenal Company (FAST) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

57 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 33
Quality 66
Growth 44
Balance sheet 86
Cash quality 39
Capital allocation 68
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

34.04 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 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Fastenal Company's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 57/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 33, quality 66, growth 44, balance sheet 86, cash quality 39, capital allocation 68, momentum 64. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Fastenal Company's Altman Z-Score?

34.04, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. 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 2026-08-06. 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 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.