188.815 USD
-1.53 (-0.81%)
CTAS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 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 could make CTAS a good candidate 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 (18.75%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 38.79%, CTAS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CTAS (23.16%) is better than 97.53% of its industry peers.
CTAS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.68%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.68%) for CTAS is below the current ROIC(23.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (17.48%) than 97.53% of its industry peers.
CTAS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTAS has a better Operating Margin (22.89%) than 97.53% of its industry peers.
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 88.89% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTAS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CTAS has been reduced compared to 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 12.87. This indicates that CTAS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CTAS has a better Altman-Z score (12.87) than 95.06% 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 83.95% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTAS outperforms 49.38% 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 | 12.87 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC8.59%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that CTAS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CTAS's Current ratio of 2.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTAS outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
CTAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. 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 better Quick ratio (1.94) than 79.01% 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 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.
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 10.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CTAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.57% yearly.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.78, CTAS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CTAS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CTAS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.30, 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's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTAS is valued a bit more expensive than 60.49% of the companies 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 | 44.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.97 |
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.
CTAS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.21
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CTAS has a yearly dividend return of 0.94%, which is pretty low.
CTAS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.89.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CTAS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CTAS grows each year by 18.49%, which is quite nice.
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 34.21% 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%
NASDAQ:CTAS (12/31/2025, 3:43:46 PM)
188.815
-1.53 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.18%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap75.88B
Revenue(TTM)10.34B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts70.37
Price Target220.68 (16.88%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.49%
DP34.21%
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)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)-2.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
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)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.3 | ||
| P/S | 7.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.9 | ||
| P/B | 15.96 | ||
| P/tB | 87.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.97 |
EPS(TTM)4.63
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)5.51
Fwd EY2.92%
FCF(TTM)4.22
FCFY2.23%
OCF(TTM)5.26
OCFY2.79%
SpS26.27
BVpS11.83
TBVpS2.16
PEG (NY)3.21
PEG (5Y)2.42
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 | 12.87 |
F-Score7
WACC8.59%
ROIC/WACC2.7
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
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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 12.71% in the next year.