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CTAS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CTAS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CTAS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make CTAS suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CTAS was profitable.
- In the past year CTAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CTAS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CTAS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CTAS has a better Return On Assets (18.67%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CTAS has a better Return On Equity (42.46%) than 96.25% of its industry peers.
- CTAS has a better Return On Invested Capital (24.58%) than 98.75% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTAS is significantly above the industry average of 10.58%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (21.68%) for CTAS is below the current ROIC(24.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.67% | ||
| ROE | 42.46% | ||
| ROIC | 24.58% |
ROA(3y)17.06%
ROA(5y)15.93%
ROE(3y)36.52%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)21.68%
ROIC(5y)20.31%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CTAS (17.52%) is better than 97.50% of its industry peers.
- CTAS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTAS's Operating Margin of 22.98% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 97.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.25%, CTAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.52% | ||
| GM | 50.25% |
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y6.07%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5Y7.35%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTAS is creating value.
- CTAS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CTAS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CTAS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 12.01 indicates that CTAS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CTAS has a Altman-Z score of 12.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTAS outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
- CTAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.67, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating CTAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CTAS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CTAS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.01 |
ROIC/WACC2.83
WACC8.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- CTAS has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CTAS has a Current ratio of 1.71. This is in the better half of the industry: CTAS outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that CTAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.49, CTAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.63% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.84% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- CTAS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.60%.
- Measured over the past years, CTAS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.63%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%11.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.6%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTAS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.23% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTAS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y11.82%
EPS Next 3Y11.34%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year8.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.75%
Revenue Next 5Y8.2%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.30, CTAS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- CTAS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say CTAS is valued expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 35.52, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CTAS.
- CTAS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CTAS is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTAS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.25% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CTAS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CTAS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of CTAS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)2.51
EPS Next 2Y11.82%
EPS Next 3Y11.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.95%, CTAS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.83, CTAS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, CTAS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CTAS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.49%!
- CTAS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CTAS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- CTAS pays out 34.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CTAS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.69%
EPS Next 2Y11.82%
EPS Next 3Y11.34%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-24 2026-03-24/bmo
Inst Owners66.98%
Inst Owner Change-1.58%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change0.7%
Market Cap78.71B
Revenue(TTM)10.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.89B
Analysts70.37
Price Target221.2 (12.93%)
Short Float %1.89%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.69%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(4)4.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.74%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.8%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.13%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.57%
PT rev (1m)0.24%
PT rev (3m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.52 | ||
| P/S | 7.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.72 | ||
| P/B | 17.67 | ||
| P/tB | 116.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.08 |
EPS(TTM)4.63
EY2.36%
EPS(NY)5.51
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)4.43
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY2.8%
SpS26.86
BVpS11.09
TBVpS1.68
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)2.51
Graham Number33.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.67% | ||
| ROE | 42.46% | ||
| ROCE | 30.79% | ||
| ROIC | 24.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 48.61% | ||
| OM | 22.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.52% | ||
| GM | 50.25% | ||
| FCFM | 16.5% |
ROA(3y)17.06%
ROA(5y)15.93%
ROE(3y)36.52%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)21.68%
ROIC(5y)20.31%
ROICexc(3y)22.42%
ROICexc(5y)21.1%
ROICexgc(3y)45.31%
ROICexgc(5y)44.66%
ROCE(3y)27.16%
ROCE(5y)25.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.45%
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y6.07%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5Y7.35%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.92% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.01 |
F-Score8
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC2.83
Cap/Depr(3y)83.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.41%
Profit Quality(3y)98.91%
Profit Quality(5y)102.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.63%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%11.01%
EPS Next Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y11.82%
EPS Next 3Y11.34%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.6%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%
Revenue Next Year8.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.75%
Revenue Next 5Y8.2%
EBIT growth 1Y11.71%
EBIT growth 3Y13.89%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year31.7%
EBIT Next 3Y15.86%
EBIT Next 5Y13.68%
FCF growth 1Y35.78%
FCF growth 3Y10.65%
FCF growth 5Y10.61%
OCF growth 1Y29.87%
OCF growth 3Y12.1%
OCF growth 5Y10.89%
CINTAS CORP / CTAS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CINTAS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CTAS.
What is the valuation status for CTAS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CINTAS CORP (CTAS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CINTAS CORP?
CINTAS CORP (CTAS) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
What is the financial health of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) stock?
The financial health rating of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTAS stock?
The dividend rating of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.69%.