UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UNF - US9047081040 - Common Stock
172.55 USD
+0.7 (+0.41%)
172.55 USD
0 (0%)
UNF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 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 is valued correctly, 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.
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 has a Return On Assets of 5.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNF outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
UNF has a Return On Equity (6.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
UNF's Return On Invested Capital of 5.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNF is below the industry average of 10.51%.
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
UNF has a Profit Margin of 6.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNF outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNF has declined.
The Operating Margin of UNF (7.81%) is better than 64.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNF has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 36.59%, UNF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNF has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 5.50 indicates that UNF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.50, UNF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.59% 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 | 5.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.66%
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.
UNF's Current ratio of 3.18 is amongst the best of the industry. UNF outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
UNF has a Quick Ratio of 2.68. This indicates that UNF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
UNF has a Quick ratio of 2.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNF outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UNF have decreased by -0.72% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.04% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.20% 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)-0.72%
EPS 3Y6.74%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-8.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%-3.97%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.75% 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 3.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y-14.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.86, UNF is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNF is valued a bit cheaper than 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. UNF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.35 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UNF.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. UNF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UNF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNF is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.82 |
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)6.86
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNF has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, UNF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, UNF's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UNF grows each year by 9.87%, which is quite nice.
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)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 3Y2.75%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.07%
Inst Owner Change-1.27%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change-0.18%
Market Cap3.13B
Revenue(TTM)2.43B
Net Income(TTM)148.27M
Analysts47.69
Price Target168.81 (-2.17%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.87%
DP16.61%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.82 |
EPS(TTM)8.27
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)7.09
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)7.87
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)16.38
OCFY9.5%
SpS134.24
BVpS119.7
TBVpS77.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.86
Graham Number149.24
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 | 5.5 |
F-Score6
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)-0.72%
EPS 3Y6.74%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-8.43%
EPS Next Y-14.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%-3.97%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.8%
EBIT growth 3Y3.28%
EBIT growth 5Y1.33%
EBIT Next Year90.22%
EBIT Next 3Y25.65%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNIFIRST CORP/MA?
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.
What is the financial health of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) stock?
The financial health rating of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for UNIFIRST CORP/MA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) is expected to decline by -14.31% in the next year.