UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:UNF • US9047081040

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This UNF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. UNF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year UNF was profitable.
  • UNF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years UNF has been profitable.
  • UNF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
UNF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNF 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 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • UNF has a Return On Assets of 5.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNF outperforms 71.60% of its industry peers.
  • UNF's Return On Equity of 6.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 64.20% of its industry peers.
  • UNF's Return On Invested Capital of 5.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 61.73% of its industry peers.
  • UNF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.86%. This is below the industry average of 10.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.07%
ROE 6.45%
ROIC 5.55%
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)6.3%
ROE(5y)6.47%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)6.1%
UNF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.70%, UNF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 7.39%, UNF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • UNF's Gross Margin of 36.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 58.02% of its industry peers.
  • UNF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.39%
PM (TTM) 5.7%
GM 36.52%
OM growth 3Y-2.05%
OM growth 5Y-3.85%
PM growth 3Y5.66%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
UNF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. UNF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNF is destroying value.
  • UNF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, UNF has less shares outstanding
  • UNF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
UNF Yearly Shares OutstandingUNF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
UNF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.16 indicates that UNF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.16, UNF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • There is no outstanding debt for UNF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.16
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.97%
UNF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.31 indicates that UNF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of UNF (3.31) is better than 83.95% of its industry peers.
  • UNF has a Quick Ratio of 2.76. This indicates that UNF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • UNF has a Quick ratio of 2.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNF outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.31
Quick Ratio 2.76
UNF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. UNF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • UNF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.73%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.04% on average over the past years.
  • UNF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.20%.
  • Measured over the past years, UNF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.73%
EPS 3Y6.74%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%3.37%

3.2 Future

  • UNF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.87% yearly.
  • UNF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.84%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y3.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
UNF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
UNF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. UNF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.41, UNF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNF is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • UNF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.28, UNF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNF is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say UNF is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.41
Fwd PE 32.28
UNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • UNF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNF is cheaper than 61.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.51
EV/EBITDA 14.04
UNF Per share dataUNF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.99
EPS Next 2Y-1.84%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%

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5. UNF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • UNF has a yearly dividend return of 0.57%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.86, UNF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.57, UNF pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.57%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of UNF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.05%!
  • UNF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • UNF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.05%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years34
UNF Yearly Dividends per shareUNF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • UNF pays out 17.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • UNF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP17.82%
EPS Next 2Y-1.84%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
UNF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUNF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
UNF Dividend Payout.UNF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UNF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

UNIFIRST CORP/MA

NYSE:UNF (4/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 257.26 0 (0%)

257.26

-1.07 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)04-01
Earnings (Next)06-30
Inst Owners100.99%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0.79%
Market Cap4.65B
Revenue(TTM)2.43B
Net Income(TTM)139.53M
Analysts50
Price Target284.58 (10.62%)
Short Float %3.28%
Short Ratio1.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.57%
Yearly Dividend1.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.05%
DP17.82%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.96%
Max EPS beat(2)6.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.96%
Max EPS beat(4)6.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.91%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.65%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.3%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)32.49%
PT rev (3m)57.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.41
Fwd PE 32.28
P/S 1.9
P/FCF 49.51
P/OCF 18.34
P/B 2.15
P/tB 3.35
EV/EBITDA 14.04
EPS(TTM)7.7
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)7.97
Fwd EY3.1%
FCF(TTM)5.2
FCFY2.02%
OCF(TTM)14.03
OCFY5.45%
SpS135.44
BVpS119.61
TBVpS76.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.99
Graham Number143.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.07%
ROE 6.45%
ROCE 7.27%
ROIC 5.55%
ROICexc 5.85%
ROICexgc 8.71%
OM 7.39%
PM (TTM) 5.7%
GM 36.52%
FCFM 3.84%
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)6.3%
ROE(5y)6.47%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)6.1%
ROICexc(3y)6.28%
ROICexc(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc(3y)9.59%
ROICexgc(5y)10.5%
ROCE(3y)7.68%
ROCE(5y)7.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.95%
OM growth 3Y-2.05%
OM growth 5Y-3.85%
PM growth 3Y5.66%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 113.46%
Cap/Sales 6.52%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.86%
Profit Quality 67.32%
Current Ratio 3.31
Quick Ratio 2.76
Altman-Z 7.16
F-Score6
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)121.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.04%
Profit Quality(3y)77.01%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.73%
EPS 3Y6.74%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
EPS Next Y-13.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.84%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%3.37%
Revenue Next Year2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y3.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.36%
EBIT growth 3Y4.54%
EBIT growth 5Y2.07%
EBIT Next Year68%
EBIT Next 3Y25.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52.16%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.46%
OCF growth 1Y8.5%
OCF growth 3Y34.27%
OCF growth 5Y0.7%

UNIFIRST CORP/MA / UNF Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UNF.


What is the valuation status of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?

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


What is the profitability of UNF stock?

UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is 33.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.15.


What is the expected EPS growth for UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is expected to decline by -13.08% in the next year.