DE vs FAST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Deere & Company vs Fastenal Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | DE | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $647.47 | $51.26 |
| Market cap | $174.78B | $58.82B |
| P/E ratio | 35.2 | 43.8 |
| ROE | 18.24% | 34.33% |
| Profit margin | 10.17% | 15.45% |
| Revenue growth | -11.10% | 14.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.04% | 1.87% |
| Beta | — | 0.71 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
DE vs FAST in plain English
- DE is the bigger company — about 3.0× the market cap of FAST.
- DE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.2 vs 43.8).
- FAST earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 18%).
- FAST is growing revenue faster (15% vs -11%).
- FAST has the higher dividend yield (1.87% vs 1.04%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
DE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Deere & Company would be worth today.
FAST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fastenal Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.