CINTAS CORP (CTAS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CTAS • US1729081059

198.28 USD
+1.5 (+0.76%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026
197.52 USD
-0.76 (-0.38%)
Pre-Market: 2/27/2026, 8:43:07 AM
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Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CTAS. CTAS was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CTAS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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.
  • In the past year CTAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CTAS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.67%, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CTAS has a Return On Equity of 42.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTAS outperforms 96.25% of its industry peers.
  • CTAS has a Return On Invested Capital of 24.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTAS outperforms 98.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTAS is significantly above the industry average of 10.62%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (21.68%) for CTAS is below the current ROIC(24.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.67%
ROE 42.46%
ROIC 24.58%
ROA(3y)17.06%
ROA(5y)15.93%
ROE(3y)36.52%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)21.68%
ROIC(5y)20.31%
CTAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 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 17.52%, CTAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of CTAS (22.98%) is better than 97.50% of its industry peers.
  • CTAS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CTAS (50.25%) is better than 88.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.98%
PM (TTM) 17.52%
GM 50.25%
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y6.07%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5Y7.35%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
CTAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CTAS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CTAS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CTAS Yearly Shares OutstandingCTAS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 12.14 indicates that CTAS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.14, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CTAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CTAS (1.67) is better than 86.25% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that CTAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CTAS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CTAS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 1.67
Altman-Z 12.14
ROIC/WACC2.88
WACC8.53%
CTAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that CTAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CTAS has a better Current ratio (1.71) than 63.75% of its industry peers.
  • CTAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CTAS has a Quick ratio (1.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.49
CTAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 11.63% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.84% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, CTAS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.60% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.63%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%11.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.6%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%

3.2 Future

  • CTAS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.23% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.20% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y12.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year8.73%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.2%

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.
CTAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
CTAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CTAS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.83.
  • CTAS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.11), we can say CTAS is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.93, the valuation of CTAS can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.13. CTAS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.83
Fwd PE 35.93
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 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 44.53
EV/EBITDA 27.51
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • CTAS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.37
PEG (5Y)2.54
EPS Next 2Y11.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.92%, CTAS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.81, CTAS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.92, CTAS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CTAS grows each year by 18.49%, which is quite nice.
  • CTAS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTAS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • CTAS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.69%
EPS Next 2Y11.86%
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 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

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CINTAS CORP

NASDAQ:CTAS (2/26/2026, 8:19:38 PM)

Premarket: 197.52 -0.76 (-0.38%)

198.28

+1.5 (+0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-18
Earnings (Next)03-24
Inst Owners66.98%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap79.29B
Revenue(TTM)10.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.89B
Analysts71.43
Price Target223.6 (12.77%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.69%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(4)4.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.74%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.8%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.13%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.57%
PT rev (1m)1.09%
PT rev (3m)0.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.83
Fwd PE 35.93
P/S 7.35
P/FCF 44.53
P/OCF 35.98
P/B 17.8
P/tB 117.62
EV/EBITDA 27.51
EPS(TTM)4.63
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)5.52
Fwd EY2.78%
FCF(TTM)4.45
FCFY2.25%
OCF(TTM)5.51
OCFY2.78%
SpS26.99
BVpS11.14
TBVpS1.69
PEG (NY)3.37
PEG (5Y)2.54
Graham Number34.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.67%
ROE 42.46%
ROCE 30.79%
ROIC 24.58%
ROICexc 25.21%
ROICexgc 48.61%
OM 22.98%
PM (TTM) 17.52%
GM 50.25%
FCFM 16.5%
ROA(3y)17.06%
ROA(5y)15.93%
ROE(3y)36.52%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)21.68%
ROIC(5y)20.31%
ROICexc(3y)22.42%
ROICexc(5y)21.1%
ROICexgc(3y)45.31%
ROICexgc(5y)44.66%
ROCE(3y)27.16%
ROCE(5y)25.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.45%
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y6.07%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5Y7.35%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 1.67
Debt/EBITDA 0.81
Cap/Depr 84.15%
Cap/Sales 3.92%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 73.86%
Profit Quality 94.13%
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 12.14
F-Score8
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC2.88
Cap/Depr(3y)83.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.41%
Profit Quality(3y)98.91%
Profit Quality(5y)102.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.63%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%11.01%
EPS Next Y12.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.45%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.6%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%
Revenue Next Year8.73%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.2%
EBIT growth 1Y11.71%
EBIT growth 3Y13.89%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year31.7%
EBIT Next 3Y15.86%
EBIT Next 5Y13.68%
FCF growth 1Y35.78%
FCF growth 3Y10.65%
FCF growth 5Y10.61%
OCF growth 1Y29.87%
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 for CTAS stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for CINTAS CORP?

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


What is the financial health of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) stock?

The financial health rating of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTAS stock?

The dividend rating of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.69%.