BA vs FAST
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Fastenal Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $47.10 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $54.07B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 41.7 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 33.84% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 15.39% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 12.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.95% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 0.73 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs FAST in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 3.2× the market cap of FAST.
- FAST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 41.7 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 34%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 12%).
- FAST pays a dividend (1.95%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing 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.