ETN vs FAST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Eaton Corporation, PLC vs Fastenal Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ETN | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $459.96 | $52.22 |
| Market cap | $178.65B | $59.92B |
| P/E ratio | 46.7 | 45.0 |
| ROE | 19.68% | 34.33% |
| Profit margin | 12.75% | 15.45% |
| Revenue growth | 21.40% | 14.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.96% | 1.83% |
| Beta | 1.18 | 0.71 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ETN vs FAST in plain English
- ETN is the bigger company — about 3.0× the market cap of FAST.
- FAST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 45.0 vs 46.7).
- FAST earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 20%).
- ETN is growing revenue faster (21% vs 15%).
- FAST has the higher dividend yield (1.83% vs 0.96%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ETN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eaton Corporation, PLC 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.