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UniFirst Corporation · Industrials · United States · $5.3B · Avg Vol: $48M/d

50
StockRank
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Q
57
V
27
M
59
P/E (TTM)
45.4x
ROE
5.3%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
0.5%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

UniFirst provides workplace uniforms, protective workwear, facility service products, and cleanroom apparel to businesses across various industries, offering rental, lease, and purchase programs. The company operates in a fragmented market but benefits from its comprehensive service model, strong customer retention, and extensive network of service centers, supported by a vertically integrated supply chain. UniFirst is a key player in the industrial laundry and uniform rental sector, providing essential services that enhance safety, hygiene, and brand identity.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.0B2.2B2.4B2.4B6.7%2.5B2.5B2.6B3.4%
EPS5.715.778.118.3313.4%6.347.518.07-1.6%
Shares18.7M18.7M18.6M18.2M-2.3%14.5M
Debt51.7M64.8M68.8M72.4M11.9%85.0M
Equity1.9B2.0B2.1B2.2B4.2%
Op CF122.6M215.8M295.3M296.9M34.3%239.7M
Inv CF-186.5M-487.6M-162.2M-155.0M
Fin CF-69.4M-25.8M-50.4M-101.2M
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PRICE (1Y)-2.9%
282287292296301Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$281.88
RSI (14)
33.4
52W High
$306.67
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
5.8%36.8
ROE
5.3%34.7
GP/Assets
32.9%82.9
Op. Margin
4.4%32.9
FCF/Assets
3.2%49.7
Piotroski
533.4
Int. Cover
50.0x88.1
D/E Ratio
0.04x84.3
Current Ratio
3.11x83.3
Value
27
P/E (TTM)
45.4x18.6
EV/EBITDA
17.5x31.6
P/FCF
59.8x20.1
P/B
2.4x41.7
P/S
2.1x38.9
Div Yield
0.5%11.0
Momentum
59
52W High %
92%82.3
RS 6M
8%77.6
SMA 50/200
1.17x87.1
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%14.3
EPS Rev 12W
+1.4%73.9
EPS Improve
+26%39.1
Q Growth
-50%9.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$5.3B
P/E (Forward)
36.0x
Gross Margin
36.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of UNF are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
UNFUniFirst Corporation(you)$5.3B50Hold
AMTMAmentum Holdings, Inc.$4.9B45Hold
CBZCBIZ, Inc.$3.0B54Hold
DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.$6.2B65Hold
AZZAZZ Inc.$4.2B65Buy
ULSUL Solutions Inc.$15.0B57Hold
FAFirst Advantage Corporation$3.6B73Buy
RBA.TORB Global, Inc.$15.6B41Hold
TICTIC Solutions, Inc.$2.0B36Hold
CPRTCopart, Inc.$30.8B51Hold

Peer medians: ROE 10.3% · P/E 28.9x · Gross margin 29.2%

UniFirst Corporation (UNF): Stock Score Summary

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 50/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

UniFirst provides workplace uniforms, protective workwear, facility service products, and cleanroom apparel to businesses across various industries, offering rental, lease, and purchase programs. The company operates in a fragmented market but benefits from its comprehensive service model, strong customer retention, and extensive network of service centers, supported by a vertically integrated supply chain. UniFirst is a key player in the industrial laundry and uniform rental sector, providing essential services that enhance safety, hygiene, and brand identity.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$281.88
Market Cap$5.3B
P/E (TTM)45.42
P/E (Forward)36.00
Price/Book2.37
Return on Equity5.3%
Return on Invested Capital5.8%
Debt/Equity0.04x
Gross Margin36.7%
Operating Margin4.4%
Revenue Growth3.9%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$88M

UniFirst Corporation operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UniFirst Corporation’s (UNF) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for UniFirst Corporation (UNF) is 50/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (27), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does UniFirst Corporation have an economic moat?
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is UniFirst Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for UniFirst Corporation (UNF) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 50/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is UniFirst Corporation in?
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United States).