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CINTAS CORP (CTAS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CTAS - US1729081059 - Common Stock

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Fundamental Rating

7

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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CTAS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CTAS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes CTAS very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CTAS was profitable.
CTAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CTAS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CTAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CTAS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTAS 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

CTAS's Return On Assets of 18.75% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
CTAS's Return On Equity of 38.79% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 96.25% of its industry peers.
CTAS has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.16%) than 96.25% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTAS is significantly above the industry average of 10.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.68%) for CTAS is below the current ROIC(23.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.75%
ROE 38.79%
ROIC 23.16%
ROA(3y)17.06%
ROA(5y)15.93%
ROE(3y)36.52%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)21.68%
ROIC(5y)20.31%
CTAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTAS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CTAS's Profit Margin of 17.48% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 97.50% of its industry peers.
CTAS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTAS has a Operating Margin of 22.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTAS outperforms 97.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
CTAS has a better Gross Margin (50.10%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
CTAS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.89%
PM (TTM) 17.48%
GM 50.1%
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y6.07%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5Y7.35%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
CTAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTAS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CTAS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
CTAS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CTAS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CTAS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CTAS Yearly Shares OutstandingCTAS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CTAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTAS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 12.61 indicates that CTAS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CTAS has a better Altman-Z score (12.61) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
CTAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CTAS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTAS outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that CTAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CTAS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 1.43
Altman-Z 12.61
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC8.65%
CTAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTAS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that CTAS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CTAS has a better Current ratio (2.24) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.94 indicates that CTAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.94, CTAS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 1.94
CTAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTAS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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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 a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.75%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.63%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%11.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%

3.2 Future

CTAS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.27% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CTAS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y10.27%
Revenue Next Year8.68%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y7.57%

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.
CTAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTAS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
CTAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CTAS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.93.
CTAS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CTAS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CTAS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.58.
CTAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CTAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.93
Fwd PE 33.58
CTAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTAS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTAS is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.81
EV/EBITDA 26.21
CTAS Per share dataCTAS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CTAS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.14
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.96%, CTAS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CTAS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.90.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.96, CTAS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of CTAS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.49%!
CTAS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
CTAS Yearly Dividends per shareCTAS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CTAS pays out 34.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CTAS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
CTAS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTAS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
CTAS Dividend Payout.CTAS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTAS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CINTAS CORP

NASDAQ:CTAS (1/2/2026, 8:12:22 PM)

After market: 184.88 0 (0%)

184.88

-3.19 (-1.7%)

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 Change0%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap74.30B
Revenue(TTM)10.34B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts70.37
Price Target220.68 (19.36%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.96%
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.21%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.11%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Max EPS beat(4)5.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.01%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.95%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.28%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.05%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.58%
PT rev (1m)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)-1.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.93
Fwd PE 33.58
P/S 7.04
P/FCF 43.81
P/OCF 35.15
P/B 15.62
P/tB 85.63
EV/EBITDA 26.21
EPS(TTM)4.63
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)5.51
Fwd EY2.98%
FCF(TTM)4.22
FCFY2.28%
OCF(TTM)5.26
OCFY2.84%
SpS26.27
BVpS11.83
TBVpS2.16
PEG (NY)3.14
PEG (5Y)2.37
Graham Number35.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.75%
ROE 38.79%
ROCE 29.01%
ROIC 23.16%
ROICexc 23.55%
ROICexgc 44.83%
OM 22.89%
PM (TTM) 17.48%
GM 50.1%
FCFM 16.06%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 1.43
Debt/EBITDA 0.83
Cap/Depr 82.77%
Cap/Sales 3.96%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 72.35%
Profit Quality 91.91%
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 1.94
Altman-Z 12.61
F-Score7
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC2.68
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 Y12.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y10.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%
Revenue Next Year8.68%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y7.57%
EBIT growth 1Y13.5%
EBIT growth 3Y13.89%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year31.7%
EBIT Next 3Y15.74%
EBIT Next 5Y12.98%
FCF growth 1Y34.88%
FCF growth 3Y10.65%
FCF growth 5Y10.61%
OCF growth 1Y30.07%
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 9 / 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 34.21%.