186.62 USD
+2.59 (+1.41%)
Overall CTAS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CTAS against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CTAS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CTAS is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CTAS (18.77%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CTAS's Return On Equity of 38.83% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 96.34% of its industry peers.
CTAS has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTAS outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
CTAS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.73%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.16%) for CTAS is above the 3 year average (21.73%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.77% | ||
| ROE | 38.83% | ||
| ROIC | 23.16% |
ROA(3y)17.08%
ROA(5y)15.94%
ROE(3y)36.57%
ROE(5y)35.36%
ROIC(3y)21.73%
ROIC(5y)20.34%
1.3 Margins
CTAS has a better Profit Margin (17.49%) than 96.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CTAS (22.89%) is better than 97.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 50.10%, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
CTAS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.49% | ||
| GM | 50.1% |
OM growth 3Y4.13%
OM growth 5Y6.21%
PM growth 3Y3.84%
PM growth 5Y7.43%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTAS is creating value.
CTAS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CTAS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CTAS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CTAS has an Altman-Z score of 12.57. This indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.57, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTAS (1.43) is better than 84.15% of its industry peers.
CTAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating CTAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CTAS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTAS outperforms 48.78% of 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.57 |
ROIC/WACC2.71
WACC8.55%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.24, CTAS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% 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.
CTAS has a better Quick ratio (1.94) than 79.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.89% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.84% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 8.21% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)13.89%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.21%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%8.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.01%
EPS Next 2Y11.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
EPS Next 5Y10.27%
Revenue Next Year8.28%
Revenue Next 2Y7.7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.46%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 41.38, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CTAS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CTAS.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. CTAS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.12, CTAS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CTAS.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.40. CTAS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTAS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CTAS is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CTAS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.1 |
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)3.45
PEG (5Y)2.46
EPS Next 2Y11.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.98%, CTAS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CTAS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.48.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.98, CTAS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
CTAS pays out 34.18% 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.
DP34.18%
EPS Next 2Y11.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
NASDAQ:CTAS (12/5/2025, 3:58:03 PM)
186.62
+2.59 (+1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.36%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners1.64%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap75.00B
Revenue(TTM)10.56B
Net Income(TTM)1.85B
Analysts70
Price Target223.35 (19.68%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.18%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)-1.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.12 | ||
| P/S | 7.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.48 | ||
| P/B | 15.77 | ||
| P/tB | 86.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.1 |
EPS(TTM)4.51
EY2.42%
EPS(NY)5.47
Fwd EY2.93%
FCF(TTM)4.22
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)5.26
OCFY2.82%
SpS26.27
BVpS11.83
TBVpS2.16
PEG (NY)3.45
PEG (5Y)2.46
Graham Number34.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.77% | ||
| ROE | 38.83% | ||
| ROCE | 29.01% | ||
| ROIC | 23.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.83% | ||
| OM | 22.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.49% | ||
| GM | 50.1% | ||
| FCFM | 16.06% |
ROA(3y)17.08%
ROA(5y)15.94%
ROE(3y)36.57%
ROE(5y)35.36%
ROIC(3y)21.73%
ROIC(5y)20.34%
ROICexc(3y)22.47%
ROICexc(5y)21.13%
ROICexgc(3y)44.71%
ROICexgc(5y)44.3%
ROCE(3y)27.22%
ROCE(5y)25.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.59%
OM growth 3Y4.13%
OM growth 5Y6.21%
PM growth 3Y3.84%
PM growth 5Y7.43%
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 | 91.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.57 |
F-Score7
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC2.71
Cap/Depr(3y)85.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.41%
Profit Quality(3y)99.33%
Profit Quality(5y)102.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.89%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y16.84%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y12.01%
EPS Next 2Y11.36%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
EPS Next 5Y10.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.21%
Revenue growth 3Y9.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%8.66%
Revenue Next Year8.28%
Revenue Next 2Y7.7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.46%
Revenue Next 5Y7.57%
EBIT growth 1Y13.5%
EBIT growth 3Y14.13%
EBIT growth 5Y14.55%
EBIT Next Year30.87%
EBIT Next 3Y15.44%
EBIT Next 5Y12.98%
FCF growth 1Y33.65%
FCF growth 3Y10.65%
FCF growth 5Y10.61%
OCF growth 1Y29.15%
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 of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CINTAS CORP (CTAS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CTAS stock?
CINTAS CORP (CTAS) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
How financially healthy is CINTAS CORP?
The financial health rating of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) is 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CINTAS CORP (CTAS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINTAS CORP (CTAS) is expected to grow by 12.01% in the next year.