UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:UNF • US9047081040

234.845 USD
-0.24 (-0.1%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 10:46 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

UNF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While UNF has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. UNF does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years UNF had a positive operating cash flow.
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 better Return On Assets (5.07%) than 72.50% of its industry peers.
  • UNF has a better Return On Equity (6.45%) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
  • UNF has a Return On Invested Capital (5.55%) which is in line with 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 10.58%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of UNF (5.70%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • UNF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • UNF's Operating Margin of 7.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 60.00% 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 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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 6.76 indicates that UNF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • UNF has a Altman-Z score of 6.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNF outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
  • UNF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.76
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.8%
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

  • 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.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.31, UNF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.50% 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.
  • UNF has a Quick ratio of 2.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNF outperforms 85.00% 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • UNF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.99%.
  • 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 0.41%.
  • 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

  • UNF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.06% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.45% on average over the next years.
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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of UNF.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as UNF.
  • UNF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.18.
  • UNF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.79.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNF is cheaper than 61.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say UNF is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.92
Fwd PE 29.79
UNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • UNF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNF is cheaper than 63.75% 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 45.3
EV/EBITDA 12.83
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)9.84
EPS Next 2Y-2.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • UNF has a yearly dividend return of 0.72%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.80, UNF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, UNF pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%

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 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
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-2.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.06%
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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UNIFIRST CORP/MA

NYSE:UNF (2/12/2026, 10:46:47 AM)

234.845

-0.24 (-0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-07
Earnings (Next)03-31
Inst Owners100.91%
Inst Owner Change-0.6%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.83%
Market Cap4.26B
Revenue(TTM)2.45B
Net Income(TTM)139.53M
Analysts48.33
Price Target186.66 (-20.52%)
Short Float %4.71%
Short Ratio2.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%
Yearly Dividend1.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.05%
DP17.82%
Div Incr Years7
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)10.57%
PT rev (3m)10.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.92
Fwd PE 29.79
P/S 1.74
P/FCF 45.3
P/OCF 16.78
P/B 1.97
P/tB 3.06
EV/EBITDA 12.83
EPS(TTM)7.85
EY3.34%
EPS(NY)7.88
Fwd EY3.36%
FCF(TTM)5.18
FCFY2.21%
OCF(TTM)14
OCFY5.96%
SpS135.14
BVpS119.35
TBVpS76.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.84
Graham Number145.19
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 6.76
F-Score6
WACC8.8%
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.