195.16 USD
+0.93 (+0.48%)
Taking everything into account, CTAS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTAS was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CTAS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, CTAS is valued expensive at the moment. This makes CTAS very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CTAS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CTAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CTAS has always been profitable.
- CTAS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- The Return On Equity of CTAS (38.79%) is better than 96.25% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.16%, CTAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTAS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.68%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.54%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (23.16%) for CTAS is above the 3 year average (21.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.89%, CTAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTAS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.10%, CTAS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 | 22.89% | ||
| 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%
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CTAS has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CTAS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CTAS has an Altman-Z score of 13.05. This indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CTAS's Altman-Z score of 13.05 is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CTAS is 1.43, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CTAS, only 1.43 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, CTAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although CTAS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.05 |
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- CTAS has a Current Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.24, CTAS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CTAS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.63%, which is quite good.
- CTAS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.84% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.75% in the past year.
- CTAS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.85% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Y12.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year8.68%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y8.2%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 42.15, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CTAS.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CTAS.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say CTAS is valued expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 35.45, 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 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTAS is valued a bit more expensive than 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTAS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.5 |
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)3.32
PEG (5Y)2.5
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CTAS has a yearly dividend return of 0.95%, which is pretty low.
- CTAS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.88.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, CTAS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| 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 34.21% 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.
DP34.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
NASDAQ:CTAS (1/15/2026, 1:35:00 PM)
195.16
+0.93 (+0.48%)
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 Change0.36%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap78.43B
Revenue(TTM)10.34B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts70.37
Price Target220.68 (13.08%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
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)0.39%
PT rev (3m)-1.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.45 | ||
| P/S | 7.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.11 | ||
| P/B | 16.49 | ||
| P/tB | 90.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.5 |
EPS(TTM)4.63
EY2.37%
EPS(NY)5.51
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)4.22
FCFY2.16%
OCF(TTM)5.26
OCFY2.69%
SpS26.27
BVpS11.83
TBVpS2.16
PEG (NY)3.32
PEG (5Y)2.5
Graham Number35.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 13.05 |
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 5Y11.23%
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 5Y8.2%
EBIT growth 1Y13.5%
EBIT growth 3Y13.89%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year31.7%
EBIT Next 3Y15.74%
EBIT Next 5Y13.68%
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
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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%.