UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UNF - US9047081040 - Common Stock
203.3 USD
+1.29 (+0.64%)
203.3 USD
0 (0%)
Overall UNF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated UNF against 80 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 valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UNF was profitable.
In the past year UNF had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
UNF's Return On Assets of 5.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.84%, UNF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
UNF has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.83%) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
UNF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.79%. This is below the industry average of 10.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.79%) for UNF is below the current ROIC(5.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.34% | ||
| ROE | 6.84% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% |
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)6.3%
ROE(5y)6.47%
ROIC(3y)5.79%
ROIC(5y)6.05%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.10%, UNF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNF has declined.
UNF's Operating Margin of 7.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNF has declined.
UNF has a Gross Margin of 36.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNF outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
UNF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.1% | ||
| GM | 36.59% |
OM growth 3Y-3.23%
OM growth 5Y-4.55%
PM growth 3Y5.66%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
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.
UNF has less shares outstanding than it did 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
An Altman-Z score of 6.03 indicates that UNF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.03, UNF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
UNF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
UNF has a Current Ratio of 3.18. This indicates that UNF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.18, UNF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.68 indicates that UNF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
UNF's Quick ratio of 2.68 is amongst the best of the industry. UNF outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.68 |
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.
Looking at the last year, UNF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.20% in the last 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)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.16% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-14.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.90 indicates a quite expensive valuation of UNF.
61.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
UNF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.52 indicates a quite expensive valuation of UNF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNF is valued a bit cheaper than 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, UNF is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNF is valued a bit cheaper than 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UNF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.52
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.74%, UNF is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
UNF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, UNF's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UNF grows each year by 9.87%, which is quite nice.
UNF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
UNF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.87%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
UNF pays out 16.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP16.61%
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
203.3
+1.29 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap3.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.43B
Net Income(TTM)148.27M
Analysts48.33
Price Target168.81 (-16.97%)
Short Float %3.46%
Short Ratio2.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.87%
DP16.61%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.07%
Min EPS beat(2)3.83%
Max EPS beat(2)6.32%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.23%
Min EPS beat(4)3.72%
Max EPS beat(4)7.04%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.36%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 2.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.43 |
EPS(TTM)7.85
EY3.86%
EPS(NY)7.97
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)7.87
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)16.38
OCFY8.06%
SpS134.24
BVpS119.7
TBVpS77.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.52
Graham Number145.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.34% | ||
| ROE | 6.84% | ||
| ROCE | 7.63% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.57% | ||
| OM | 7.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.1% | ||
| GM | 36.59% | ||
| FCFM | 5.86% |
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)6.3%
ROE(5y)6.47%
ROIC(3y)5.79%
ROIC(5y)6.05%
ROICexc(3y)6.2%
ROICexc(5y)6.99%
ROICexgc(3y)9.48%
ROICexgc(5y)10.43%
ROCE(3y)7.59%
ROCE(5y)7.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.62%
OM growth 3Y-3.23%
OM growth 5Y-4.55%
PM growth 3Y5.66%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.03 |
F-Score6
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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-14.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.8%
EBIT growth 3Y3.28%
EBIT growth 5Y1.33%
EBIT Next Year68.56%
EBIT Next 3Y25.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.46%
OCF growth 1Y0.54%
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 6 / 10 to UNF.
What is the valuation status of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNIFIRST CORP/MA?
UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 -14.31% in the next year.