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Fastenal shares are more expensive than other comparable stocks. They show above average growth and are safely financed, but are poor value. We recommend evaluating whether the future of the company Fastenal is really as positive as the high price of the shares suggests. If you come to the conclusion that the future for this company is only average, that could be a reason to sell this share.


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Country USA
Industry Trading & Distribution
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Size class X-Large

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5. Herc (XL, US)   Trading & Distribution 97 33 32 64
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Large companies - similar region as Fastenal

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1. Jacobs Engineering (XL, US)   Research & Consulting 82 89 78 100
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Mid sized companies - similar industry as Fastenal

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1. Karat Packaging (M, US)  Trading & Distribution
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