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CINTAS CORP (CTAS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CTAS - US1729081059 - Common Stock

183.245 USD
-3.5 (-1.88%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 3:36:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, CTAS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTAS was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CTAS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CTAS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, CTAS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CTAS had positive earnings in the past year.
CTAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CTAS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CTAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CTAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTAS 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 18.77%, CTAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CTAS's Return On Equity of 38.83% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 96.34% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.16%, CTAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTAS is significantly above the industry average of 10.25%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.16%) for CTAS is above the 3 year average (21.73%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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%
CTAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CTAS has a better Profit Margin (17.49%) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.89%, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
CTAS's Gross Margin of 50.10% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 89.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
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%
CTAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTAS 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

CTAS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
CTAS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CTAS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CTAS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CTAS Yearly Shares OutstandingCTAS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CTAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTAS 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

CTAS has an Altman-Z score of 12.70. This indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CTAS's Altman-Z score of 12.70 is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 93.90% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTAS is 1.43, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CTAS, only 1.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTAS (1.43) is better than 84.15% of its industry peers.
CTAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating CTAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, CTAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Although CTAS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 1.43
Altman-Z 12.7
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC8.63%
CTAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTAS 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

CTAS has a Current Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.24, CTAS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
CTAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTAS's Quick ratio of 1.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTAS outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 1.94
CTAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTAS 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.89% over the past year.
CTAS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.84% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.21% in the past year. This is quite good.
CTAS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.85% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CTAS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.27% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CTAS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.57% on average per year.
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

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CTAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
CTAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTAS 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CTAS.
CTAS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. CTAS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.48, CTAS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CTAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. CTAS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.63
Fwd PE 33.48
CTAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

60.98% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CTAS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.43
EV/EBITDA 26.47
CTAS Per share dataCTAS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CTAS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of CTAS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.38
PEG (5Y)2.41
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTAS has a yearly dividend return of 0.98%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, CTAS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CTAS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.98%

5.2 History

The dividend of CTAS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.49%!
CTAS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CTAS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
CTAS Yearly Dividends per shareCTAS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CTAS pays out 34.18% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CTAS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.18%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%
CTAS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTAS 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
CTAS Dividend Payout.CTAS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTAS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CINTAS CORP

NASDAQ:CTAS (12/8/2025, 3:36:07 PM)

183.245

-3.5 (-1.88%)

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 Change0.17%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap73.64B
Revenue(TTM)10.56B
Net Income(TTM)1.85B
Analysts70.37
Price Target219.82 (19.96%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.98%
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.18%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.45)
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)-1.36%
PT rev (3m)-3.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.63
Fwd PE 33.48
P/S 6.98
P/FCF 43.43
P/OCF 34.84
P/B 15.48
P/tB 84.88
EV/EBITDA 26.47
EPS(TTM)4.51
EY2.46%
EPS(NY)5.47
Fwd EY2.99%
FCF(TTM)4.22
FCFY2.3%
OCF(TTM)5.26
OCFY2.87%
SpS26.27
BVpS11.83
TBVpS2.16
PEG (NY)3.38
PEG (5Y)2.41
Graham Number34.65
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 12.7
F-Score7
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC2.68
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 / CTAS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CINTAS CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CTAS.


What is the valuation status of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) stock?

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


What is the profitability of CTAS stock?

CINTAS CORP (CTAS) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.


How financially healthy is CINTAS CORP?

The financial health rating of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) is 9 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CINTAS CORP (CTAS) stock?

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