FASTENAL CO (FAST) Return on equity 2016–2025
FASTENAL CO (FAST) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
31.9%FY2025 · since FY2016: 25.8% → 31.9%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 31.9% | +0.1 pp |
| FY2024 | 31.8% | -2.7 pp |
| FY2023 | 34.5% | +0.1 pp |
| FY2022 | 34.4% | +4.0 pp |
| FY2021 | 30.4% | -1.0 pp |
| FY2020 | 31.4% | +1.8 pp |
| FY2019 | 29.7% | -3.0 pp |
| FY2018 | 32.7% | +5.1 pp |
| FY2017 | 27.6% | +1.8 pp |
| FY2016 | 25.8% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice