RTX vs FAST
By Alex · Tickerpine
RTX Corporation vs Fastenal Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | RTX | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $198.58 | $55.19 |
| Market cap | $267.97B | $63.32B |
| P/E ratio | 32.3 | 44.9 |
| ROE | 12.85% | 35.26% |
| Profit margin | 8.75% | 15.62% |
| Revenue growth | 11.10% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.47% | 1.88% |
| Beta | 0.28 | 0.66 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
RTX vs FAST in plain English
- RTX is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of FAST.
- RTX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.3 vs 44.9).
- FAST earns a higher return on equity (35% vs 13%).
- FAST is growing revenue faster (16% vs 11%).
- FAST has the higher dividend yield (1.88% vs 1.47%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
RTX return calculator
See what $1,000 in RTX Corporation 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.