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CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CIT - US1729081059 - Common Stock

159.75 EUR
+0.95 (+0.6%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CIT. CIT was compared to 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CIT gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CIT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make CIT a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CIT was profitable.
CIT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CIT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CIT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CIT.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIT.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CIT (18.77%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CIT's Return On Equity of 38.83% is amongst the best of the industry. CIT outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
CIT has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIT is significantly above the industry average of 8.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.73%) for CIT is below the current ROIC(23.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.77%
ROE 38.83%
ROIC 23.16%
ROA(3y)17.08%
ROA(5y)15.94%
ROE(3y)36.57%
ROE(5y)35.36%
ROIC(3y)21.73%
ROIC(5y)20.34%
CIT.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIT.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.49%, CIT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CIT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CIT has a better Operating Margin (22.89%) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIT has grown nicely.
CIT's Gross Margin of 50.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CIT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.89%
PM (TTM) 17.49%
GM 50.1%
OM growth 3Y4.13%
OM growth 5Y6.21%
PM growth 3Y3.84%
PM growth 5Y7.43%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
CIT.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIT.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CIT is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CIT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CIT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CIT.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCIT.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CIT.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIT.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 12.60 indicates that CIT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CIT's Altman-Z score of 12.60 is amongst the best of the industry. CIT outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
CIT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CIT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIT outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that CIT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CIT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) than 65.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 1.43
Altman-Z 12.6
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC8.59%
CIT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

CIT has a Current Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that CIT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CIT's Current ratio of 2.24 is amongst the best of the industry. CIT outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
CIT has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that CIT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CIT's Quick ratio of 1.94 is amongst the best of the industry. CIT outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 1.94
CIT.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIT.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.89%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CIT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.84% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.21% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.89%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.21%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%8.66%

3.2 Future

CIT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.27% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.02%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.27%
Revenue Next Year8.26%
Revenue Next 2Y7.67%
Revenue Next 3Y7.47%
Revenue Next 5Y7.57%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CIT.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIT.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
CIT.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIT.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 41.17, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CIT.
CIT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CIT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say CIT is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.95, CIT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CIT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CIT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.17
Fwd PE 33.95
CIT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIT is valued a bit more expensive than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CIT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.05
EV/EBITDA 26.2
CIT.DE Per share dataCIT.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CIT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CIT has a yearly dividend return of 0.98%, which is pretty low.
CIT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.23.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CIT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.98%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.49%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
CIT.DE Yearly Dividends per shareCIT.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

34.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CIT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CIT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.18%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%
CIT.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIT.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
CIT.DE Dividend Payout.CIT.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CIT.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CINTAS CORP

FRA:CIT (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

159.75

+0.95 (+0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)09-24 2025-09-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Inst Owners67.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap64.20B
Revenue(TTM)10.56B
Net Income(TTM)1.85B
Analysts70.37
Price Target188.37 (17.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.98%
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.18%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.11%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Max EPS beat(4)5.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.01%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.95%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.28%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.05%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.58%
PT rev (1m)-60.29%
PT rev (3m)-60.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.17
Fwd PE 33.95
P/S 7.08
P/FCF 44.05
P/OCF 35.34
P/B 15.71
P/tB 86.08
EV/EBITDA 26.2
EPS(TTM)3.88
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)4.7
Fwd EY2.95%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY2.27%
OCF(TTM)4.52
OCFY2.83%
SpS22.58
BVpS10.17
TBVpS1.86
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)2.44
Graham Number29.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.77%
ROE 38.83%
ROCE 29.01%
ROIC 23.16%
ROICexc 23.55%
ROICexgc 44.83%
OM 22.89%
PM (TTM) 17.49%
GM 50.1%
FCFM 16.06%
ROA(3y)17.08%
ROA(5y)15.94%
ROE(3y)36.57%
ROE(5y)35.36%
ROIC(3y)21.73%
ROIC(5y)20.34%
ROICexc(3y)22.47%
ROICexc(5y)21.13%
ROICexgc(3y)44.71%
ROICexgc(5y)44.3%
ROCE(3y)27.22%
ROCE(5y)25.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.59%
OM growth 3Y4.13%
OM growth 5Y6.21%
PM growth 3Y3.84%
PM growth 5Y7.43%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 1.43
Debt/EBITDA 0.83
Cap/Depr 82.77%
Cap/Sales 3.96%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 72.35%
Profit Quality 91.83%
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 1.94
Altman-Z 12.6
F-Score7
WACC8.59%
ROIC/WACC2.7
Cap/Depr(3y)85.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.41%
Profit Quality(3y)99.33%
Profit Quality(5y)102.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.89%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y12.02%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.21%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%8.66%
Revenue Next Year8.26%
Revenue Next 2Y7.67%
Revenue Next 3Y7.47%
Revenue Next 5Y7.57%
EBIT growth 1Y13.5%
EBIT growth 3Y14.13%
EBIT growth 5Y14.55%
EBIT Next Year31.04%
EBIT Next 3Y16.09%
EBIT Next 5Y12.98%
FCF growth 1Y33.65%
FCF growth 3Y10.65%
FCF growth 5Y10.61%
OCF growth 1Y29.15%
OCF growth 3Y12.1%
OCF growth 5Y10.89%

CINTAS CORP / CIT.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CIT.DE.


What is the valuation status of CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE) stock?

CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CINTAS CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE) is expected to grow by 12.02% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CINTAS CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of CINTAS CORP (CIT.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.18%.