Does the media refer more to FAST or BLDR?

In the previous week, Fastenal had 9 more articles in the media than Builders FirstSource. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Fastenal and 2 mentions for Builders FirstSource. Fastenal's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Builders FirstSource's score of 0.00 indicating that Fastenal is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Fastenal 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Builders FirstSource 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings & valuation, DOV or FAST?

Fastenal has higher revenue and earnings than Dover. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Dover $8.09B 3.73 $1.09B $8.02 27.98 Fastenal $8.20B 6.63 $1.26B $1.14 41.55

Is DOV or FAST more profitable?

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.39% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.30%. Fastenal's return on equity of 33.25% beat Dover's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dover 13.30% 18.01% 10.10% Fastenal 15.39% 33.25% 25.49%

Does the media favor DOV or FAST?

In the previous week, Fastenal had 5 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Fastenal and 6 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dover 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, GGG or FAST?

Fastenal has higher revenue and earnings than Graco. Graco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Graco $2.24B 5.62 $521.84M $3.07 24.68 Fastenal $8.20B 6.63 $1.26B $1.14 41.55

Is GGG or FAST more profitable?

Graco has a net margin of 22.96% compared to Fastenal's net margin of 15.39%. Fastenal's return on equity of 33.25% beat Graco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Graco 22.96% 18.66% 15.22% Fastenal 15.39% 33.25% 25.49%

Does the media refer more to GGG or FAST?

In the previous week, Fastenal had 7 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Fastenal and 4 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Graco 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, GWW or FAST?

W.W. Grainger has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. W.W. Grainger is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio W.W. Grainger $17.94B 3.62 $1.71B $37.18 36.97 Fastenal $8.20B 6.63 $1.26B $1.14 41.55

Is GWW or FAST more profitable?

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.39% compared to W.W. Grainger's net margin of 9.70%. W.W. Grainger's return on equity of 47.87% beat Fastenal's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets W.W. Grainger 9.70% 47.87% 21.84% Fastenal 15.39% 33.25% 25.49%

Does the media prefer GWW or FAST?

In the previous week, W.W. Grainger and W.W. Grainger both had 11 articles in the media. W.W. Grainger's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that W.W. Grainger is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment W.W. Grainger 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HD or FAST?

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Home Depot $164.68B 2.12 $14.16B $14.08 24.86 Fastenal $8.20B 6.63 $1.26B $1.14 41.55

Is HD or FAST more profitable?

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.39% compared to Home Depot's net margin of 8.41%. Home Depot's return on equity of 117.24% beat Fastenal's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Home Depot 8.41% 117.24% 13.83% Fastenal 15.39% 33.25% 25.49%

Does the media favor HD or FAST?

In the previous week, Home Depot had 35 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 46 mentions for Home Depot and 11 mentions for Fastenal. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Home Depot 32 Very Positive mention(s) 10 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Fastenal (FAST) Competitors

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FAST vs. BLDR, DOV, GGG, GWW, and HD

Should you buy Fastenal stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Fastenal with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Fastenal include Builders FirstSource (BLDR), Dover (DOV), Graco (GGG), W.W. Grainger (GWW), and Home Depot (HD).

How does Fastenal compare to Builders FirstSource?

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) and Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.39% compared to Builders FirstSource's net margin of 1.97%. Fastenal's return on equity of 33.25% beat Builders FirstSource's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fastenal	15.39%	33.25%	25.49%
Builders FirstSource	1.97%	14.89%	5.52%

Fastenal presently has a consensus price target of $49.57, indicating a potential upside of 4.65%. Builders FirstSource has a consensus price target of $101.88, indicating a potential upside of 13.63%. Given Builders FirstSource's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21
Builders FirstSource	4 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

In the previous week, Fastenal had 9 more articles in the media than Builders FirstSource. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Fastenal and 2 mentions for Builders FirstSource. Fastenal's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Builders FirstSource's score of 0.00 indicating that Fastenal is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Fastenal	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Builders FirstSource	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

81.4% of Fastenal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Fastenal shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Fastenal has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Builders FirstSource has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Fastenal has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Builders FirstSource. Builders FirstSource is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fastenal	$8.20B	6.63	$1.26B	$1.14	41.55
Builders FirstSource	$15.19B	0.63	$435.20M	$2.61	34.35

Summary

Fastenal beats Builders FirstSource on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $239.85, suggesting a potential upside of 6.87%. Fastenal has a consensus target price of $49.57, suggesting a potential upside of 4.65%. Given Dover's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

Dover has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Fastenal had 5 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Fastenal and 6 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dover	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Dover pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years and Fastenal has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

Fastenal has higher revenue and earnings than Dover. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dover	$8.09B	3.73	$1.09B	$8.02	27.98
Fastenal	$8.20B	6.63	$1.26B	$1.14	41.55

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.39% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.30%. Fastenal's return on equity of 33.25% beat Dover's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dover	13.30%	18.01%	10.10%
Fastenal	15.39%	33.25%	25.49%

Summary

Dover beats Fastenal on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to Graco?

Graco (NYSE:GGG) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Graco has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

93.9% of Graco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Graco shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Fastenal had 7 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Fastenal and 4 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Graco	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Graco presently has a consensus price target of $94.25, suggesting a potential upside of 24.40%. Fastenal has a consensus price target of $49.57, suggesting a potential upside of 4.65%. Given Graco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Graco is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Graco	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

Graco has a net margin of 22.96% compared to Fastenal's net margin of 15.39%. Fastenal's return on equity of 33.25% beat Graco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Graco	22.96%	18.66%	15.22%
Fastenal	15.39%	33.25%	25.49%

Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Graco pays out 38.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Graco has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years and Fastenal has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

Fastenal has higher revenue and earnings than Graco. Graco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Graco	$2.24B	5.62	$521.84M	$3.07	24.68
Fastenal	$8.20B	6.63	$1.26B	$1.14	41.55

Summary

Graco beats Fastenal on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to W.W. Grainger?

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are both large-cap trading companies & distributors companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.39% compared to W.W. Grainger's net margin of 9.70%. W.W. Grainger's return on equity of 47.87% beat Fastenal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
W.W. Grainger	9.70%	47.87%	21.84%
Fastenal	15.39%	33.25%	25.49%

W.W. Grainger has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. W.W. Grainger is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
W.W. Grainger	$17.94B	3.62	$1.71B	$37.18	36.97
Fastenal	$8.20B	6.63	$1.26B	$1.14	41.55

80.7% of W.W. Grainger shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of W.W. Grainger shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

W.W. Grainger presently has a consensus price target of $1,216.44, suggesting a potential downside of 11.51%. Fastenal has a consensus price target of $49.57, suggesting a potential upside of 4.65%. Given Fastenal's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fastenal is more favorable than W.W. Grainger.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
W.W. Grainger	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

In the previous week, W.W. Grainger and W.W. Grainger both had 11 articles in the media. W.W. Grainger's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that W.W. Grainger is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
W.W. Grainger	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

W.W. Grainger has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

W.W. Grainger pays an annual dividend of $9.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. W.W. Grainger pays out 26.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. W.W. Grainger has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Fastenal has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

Summary

W.W. Grainger and Fastenal tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to Home Depot?

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Home Depot has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Home Depot pays out 66.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Home Depot has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Fastenal has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Home Depot is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Home Depot had 35 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 46 mentions for Home Depot and 11 mentions for Fastenal. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Fastenal's score of 0.35 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Home Depot	32 Very Positive mention(s)	10 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Home Depot	$164.68B	2.12	$14.16B	$14.08	24.86
Fastenal	$8.20B	6.63	$1.26B	$1.14	41.55

Home Depot currently has a consensus target price of $371.71, suggesting a potential upside of 6.20%. Fastenal has a consensus target price of $49.57, suggesting a potential upside of 4.65%. Given Home Depot's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Home Depot is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Home Depot	1 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.53
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

70.9% of Home Depot shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Home Depot shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.39% compared to Home Depot's net margin of 8.41%. Home Depot's return on equity of 117.24% beat Fastenal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Home Depot	8.41%	117.24%	13.83%
Fastenal	15.39%	33.25%	25.49%

Summary

Home Depot beats Fastenal on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Fastenal	BLDG PRD Industry	Retail Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$54.42B	$13.08B	$26.40B	$12.19B
Dividend Yield	2.04%	2.34%	175.35%	6.22%
P/E Ratio	41.58	25.41	20.99	24.59
Price / Sales	6.63	1.62	2.26	103.13
Price / Cash	37.62	14.44	15.12	36.93
Price / Book	13.81	3.65	6.24	6.49
Net Income	$1.26B	$318.58M	$960.18M	$336.61M
7 Day Performance	3.87%	6.59%	2.30%	1.20%
1 Month Performance	7.17%	8.23%	0.88%	0.20%
1 Year Performance	12.78%	-21.81%	1.20%	30.15%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FAST Fastenal	2.7272 of 5 stars	$47.37 -0.1%	$49.57 +4.7%	+13.0%	$54.42B	$8.20B	41.58	24,489
BLDR Builders FirstSource	3.3099 of 5 stars	$77.39 -4.0%	$101.88 +31.6%	-22.8%	$8.67B	$15.19B	29.65	28,000
DOV Dover	4.1031 of 5 stars	$229.31 +2.6%	$239.85 +4.6%	+22.4%	$30.11B	$8.09B	28.59	24,000	News Coverage Analyst Revision
GGG Graco	4.9127 of 5 stars	$75.54 -0.6%	$94.25 +24.8%	-12.1%	$12.62B	$2.24B	24.61	4,400	Positive News
GWW W.W. Grainger	3.4507 of 5 stars	$1,343.73 -1.6%	$1,217.00 -9.4%	+31.5%	$64.47B	$17.94B	36.14	22,100	Positive News

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Fastenal (FAST) Competitors

FAST vs. BLDR, DOV, GGG, GWW, and HD

How does Fastenal compare to Builders FirstSource?

Is FAST or BLDR more profitable?

Do analysts recommend FAST or BLDR?

Does the media refer more to FAST or BLDR?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FAST or BLDR?

Which has more volatility and risk, FAST or BLDR?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FAST or BLDR?

Summary

How does Fastenal compare to Dover?

Do analysts prefer DOV or FAST?

Which has more risk and volatility, DOV or FAST?

Does the media favor DOV or FAST?

Is DOV or FAST a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, DOV or FAST?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in DOV or FAST?

Is DOV or FAST more profitable?

Summary

How does Fastenal compare to Graco?

Which has more risk & volatility, GGG or FAST?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GGG or FAST?

Does the media refer more to GGG or FAST?

Do analysts prefer GGG or FAST?

Is GGG or FAST more profitable?

Is GGG or FAST a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings & valuation, GGG or FAST?

Summary

How does Fastenal compare to W.W. Grainger?

Is GWW or FAST more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, GWW or FAST?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of GWW or FAST?

Do analysts prefer GWW or FAST?

Does the media prefer GWW or FAST?

Which has more volatility and risk, GWW or FAST?

Is GWW or FAST a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Fastenal compare to Home Depot?

Which has more volatility & risk, HD or FAST?

Is HD or FAST a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor HD or FAST?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HD or FAST?

Do analysts prefer HD or FAST?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HD or FAST?

Is HD or FAST more profitable?

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