CINTAS CORP (CTAS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CTAS • US1729081059

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This CTAS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CTAS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CTAS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CTAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years CTAS has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CTAS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 has a better Return On Assets (18.67%) than 98.78% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 42.46%, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.58%, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 RankSector 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%
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 has a better Profit Margin (17.52%) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
  • CTAS's Operating Margin of 22.98% is amongst the best of the industry. CTAS outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of CTAS (50.25%) is better than 89.02% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTAS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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. CTAS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTAS is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CTAS has been reduced compared to 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.
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

  • CTAS has an Altman-Z score of 11.45. This indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of CTAS (11.45) is better than 92.68% 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.
  • CTAS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTAS outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
  • 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 in line with its industry peers.
  • Although CTAS's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 1.67
Altman-Z 11.45
ROIC/WACC2.82
WACC8.72%
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

  • 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.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.71, CTAS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CTAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. 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 Quick ratio (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.49
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. CTAS Growth Analysis

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.
  • Measured over the past years, CTAS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.84% on average per year.
  • 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

  • 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.75%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year8.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5Y7.52%

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 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
CTAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTAS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. CTAS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 39.27, the valuation of CTAS can be described as expensive.
  • CTAS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. CTAS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CTAS.
  • CTAS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. CTAS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.27
Fwd PE 32.94
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CTAS.
  • 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 40.83
EV/EBITDA 25.3
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.
  • CTAS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.08
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%

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5. CTAS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CTAS has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
  • CTAS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.80.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, CTAS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CTAS grows each year by 18.49%, which is quite nice.
  • 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
CTAS Yearly Dividends per shareCTAS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTAS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • CTAS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.69%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
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

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CTAS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CINTAS CORP

NASDAQ:CTAS (3/19/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 182.23 +0.4 (+0.22%)

181.83

-3.61 (-1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-18
Earnings (Next)03-25
Inst Owners67.62%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners1.64%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap72.71B
Revenue(TTM)10.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.89B
Analysts71.03
Price Target223.36 (22.84%)
Short Float %2.41%
Short Ratio4.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.69%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-13
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)-0.11%
PT rev (3m)1.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.27
Fwd PE 32.94
P/S 6.74
P/FCF 40.83
P/OCF 33
P/B 16.32
P/tB 107.86
EV/EBITDA 25.3
EPS(TTM)4.63
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)5.52
Fwd EY3.04%
FCF(TTM)4.45
FCFY2.45%
OCF(TTM)5.51
OCFY3.03%
SpS26.99
BVpS11.14
TBVpS1.69
PEG (NY)3.08
PEG (5Y)2.33
Graham Number34.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 11.45
F-Score8
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC2.82
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 Y12.75%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
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 2Y8.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5Y7.52%
EBIT growth 1Y11.71%
EBIT growth 3Y13.89%
EBIT growth 5Y14.4%
EBIT Next Year31.87%
EBIT Next 3Y15.86%
EBIT Next 5Y12.75%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 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%.