UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:UNF • US9047081040
262.76 USD
+31.5 (+13.62%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
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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.
Taking everything into account, UNF scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UNF was compared to 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. UNF has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. UNF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. UNF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year UNF was profitable.
- In the past year UNF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years UNF has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years UNF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- UNF has a better Return On Assets (5.07%) than 71.60% of its industry peers.
- UNF has a Return On Equity of 6.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNF outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
- UNF's Return On Invested Capital of 5.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 60.49% 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 10.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- UNF has a Profit Margin of 5.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNF outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNF has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.39%, UNF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- UNF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 36.52%, UNF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- UNF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. UNF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), UNF is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, UNF has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for UNF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- UNF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- UNF has an Altman-Z score of 6.68. This indicates that UNF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- UNF's Altman-Z score of 6.68 is amongst the best of the industry. UNF outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.31 indicates that UNF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.31, UNF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.76 indicates that UNF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.76, UNF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 |
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 -5.99%.
- UNF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.04% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.41% in the past year.
- UNF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.99%
EPS 3Y6.74%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-17.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.41%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, UNF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.06% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, UNF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.05%
EPS Next 2Y-2.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.69%
Revenue Next 2Y3.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. UNF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.47, UNF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.74. UNF is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.34, the valuation of UNF can be described as expensive.
- UNF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNF is cheaper than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.82. UNF is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNF is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- UNF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)11.01
EPS Next 2Y-2.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.06%
5. UNF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- UNF has a yearly dividend return of 0.63%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.79, UNF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, UNF's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of UNF grows each year by 10.05%, which is quite nice.
- 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 Years7
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 17.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNF. This is a low number and 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-2.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.06%
UNF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
262.76
+31.5 (+13.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-07 2026-01-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-31 2026-03-31/bmo
Inst Owners100.91%
Inst Owner Change1.27%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap4.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.45B
Net Income(TTM)139.53M
Analysts48.33
Price Target200.94 (-23.53%)
Short Float %3.12%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
Yearly Dividend1.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.05%
DP17.82%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.365)
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)7.65%
PT rev (3m)19.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.19%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.72 | ||
| P/B | 2.2 | ||
| P/tB | 3.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
EPS(TTM)7.85
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)7.88
Fwd EY3%
FCF(TTM)5.2
FCFY1.98%
OCF(TTM)14.03
OCFY5.34%
SpS135.52
BVpS119.68
TBVpS76.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)11.01
Graham Number145.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.68 |
F-Score6
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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)-5.99%
EPS 3Y6.74%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-17.5%
EPS Next Y-14.05%
EPS Next 2Y-2.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.41%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
Revenue Next Year2.69%
Revenue Next 2Y3.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.36%
EBIT growth 3Y4.54%
EBIT growth 5Y2.07%
EBIT Next Year67.56%
EBIT Next 3Y25.36%
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 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNIFIRST CORP/MA?
UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is UNIFIRST CORP/MA?
The financial health rating of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UNF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is expected to decline by -14.05% in the next year.