UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:UNF • US9047081040
259.17 USD
-3.59 (-1.37%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
259.2 USD
+0.03 (+0.01%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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 is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. UNF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. UNF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- UNF had positive earnings in the past year.
- UNF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years UNF has always been profitable.
- UNF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- UNF's Return On Assets of 5.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 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 has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNF outperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNF is below the industry average of 10.53%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.70%, UNF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- UNF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- UNF has a better Operating Margin (7.39%) than 60.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNF has declined.
- UNF has a Gross Margin (36.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
- UNF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, UNF has less shares outstanding
- UNF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- UNF has an Altman-Z score of 7.26. This indicates that UNF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- UNF has a Altman-Z score of 7.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNF outperforms 87.65% 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 | 7.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- UNF has a Current Ratio of 3.31. This indicates that UNF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- UNF has a Current ratio of 3.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNF outperforms 83.95% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The earnings per share for UNF have decreased by -5.99% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.04% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, UNF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.41% in the last year.
- 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)-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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.06% on average over the next years.
- UNF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
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
- 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.
- 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
- UNF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.02.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say UNF is valued slightly more expensively.
- UNF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.88.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UNF.
- UNF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNF is cheaper than 64.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UNF is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.86
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.
- UNF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.78.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.63, UNF pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of UNF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.05%!
- UNF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- UNF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- The dividend of UNF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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
259.17
-3.59 (-1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-07 2026-01-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-01 2026-04-01/bmo
Inst Owners100.99%
Inst Owner Change1.27%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap4.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.45B
Net Income(TTM)139.53M
Analysts48.33
Price Target200.94 (-22.47%)
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 | 33.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 3.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.34 |
EPS(TTM)7.85
EY3.03%
EPS(NY)7.88
Fwd EY3.04%
FCF(TTM)5.2
FCFY2.01%
OCF(TTM)14.03
OCFY5.42%
SpS135.52
BVpS119.68
TBVpS76.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.86
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 | 7.26 |
F-Score6
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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.