Cintas Corporation (CTAS) — Stock Score Summary

Cintas Corporation (CTAS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 54/100 based on Quality (82/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (36/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Cintas is a premier quality compounder (Q:82) that stands to benefit immensely from the structural re-shoring and near-shoring of manufacturing to North America. As companies build out localized gigafactories and regional production hubs to bypass geopolitical friction, industrial employment in the US is experiencing a structural tailwind. Cintas's route density, unmatched scale, and high switching costs create a powerful moat, allowing it to share scale economics with customers while maintaining high ROIC and pricing power.

Cintas Corporation is a leading provider of corporate identity uniforms and workwear, facility services, first aid and safety products, and fire protection services across North America. The company's vertically integrated operations, extensive service network, and recurring revenue model create a substantial competitive moat, serving a vast and diverse customer base. Cintas is a dominant market leader, offering essential services that help businesses maintain appearance, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$179.96
Market Cap$69.2B
P/E (TTM)38.05
P/E (Forward)33.16
Price/Book15.03
Return on Equity41.3%
Return on Invested Capital28.9%
Debt/Equity60.94
Gross Margin50.4%
Operating Margin23.2%
Revenue Growth8.9%
Dividend Yield1.0%
Free Cash Flow$1.5B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cintas Corporation’s (CTAS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is 54/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (82), Value (21), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Cintas Corporation have an economic moat?
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. 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 Cintas Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. 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 Cintas Corporation in?
Cintas Corporation (CTAS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United States).