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UNIFIRST CORP/MA (UNF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UNF - US9047081040 - Common Stock

203.3 USD
+1.29 (+0.64%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
203.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to UNF. UNF was compared to 80 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 valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
UNF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years UNF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.34%, UNF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
UNF has a better Return On Equity (6.84%) than 63.75% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.83%, UNF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNF is below the industry average of 10.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.83%) for UNF is above the 3 year average (5.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

UNF's Profit Margin of 6.10% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNF outperforms 72.50% 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 62.50% of its industry peers.
UNF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 36.59%, UNF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
UNF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNF has less shares outstanding
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.
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

UNF has an Altman-Z score of 6.03. This indicates that UNF is financially healthy and has little risk of 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.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.03
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC8.82%
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

A Current Ratio of 3.18 indicates that UNF has no problem at all paying 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.
The Quick ratio of UNF (2.68) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 2.68
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

The earnings per share for UNF have decreased by -5.99% in the last year.
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 0.20% in the past 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)0.2%
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 2.16% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.37% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

UNF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.90.
61.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
UNF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
UNF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.52.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNF is valued a bit cheaper than 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say UNF is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.9
Fwd PE 25.52
UNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

UNF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNF is cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.85
EV/EBITDA 10.43
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

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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%

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
UNF Yearly Dividends per shareUNF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

16.61% 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.
DP16.61%
EPS Next 2Y-1.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.16%
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

UNIFIRST CORP/MA

NYSE:UNF (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 203.3 0 (0%)

203.3

+1.29 (+0.64%)

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 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.82%
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.