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UniFirst Corporation · Industrials · United States · $4.8B · Avg Vol: $65M/d

74
StockRank
Q
63
V
31
M
67
P/E (TTM)
35.8x
ROE
6.3%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
0.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

UniFirst is a high-quality, stable uniform rental business, but it lacks any structural macro tailwinds or asymmetric growth drivers to justify a position in a concentrated 10-15 stock book.

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

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue2.0B2.2B2.4B2.4B6.7%
EPS5.715.778.118.3313.4%
Shares19M19M19M18M-2.3%
Debt52M65M69M72M11.9%
Equity1.9B2.0B2.1B2.2B4.2%
Op CF123M216M295M297M34.3%
Inv CF-187M-488M-162M-155M
Fin CF-69M-26M-50M-101M
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PRICE (1M)+5.0%
250256263269276May 1May 22Jun 12
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$264.83
RSI (14)
49.7
52W High
$283.39
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
7.4%47.4
ROE
6.3%39.0
GP/Assets
32.6%82.7
Op. Margin
4.2%32.1
FCF/Assets
3.5%56.8
Piotroski
75.7
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
0.04x87.5
Current Ratio
3.11x83.4
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
35.8x28.5
EV/EBITDA
14.9x36.0
P/FCF
49.3x23.5
P/B
2.2x45.4
P/S
1.9x42.5
Div Yield
0.5%17.4
Momentum
67
52W High %
93%84.2
RS 6M
38%87.7
SMA 50/200
1.24x85.9
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
+1.1%74.2
EPS Improve
+7%21.9
Q Growth
-16%26.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.8B
P/E (Forward)
33.6x
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)$4.8B74BUY
DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.$5.2B76BUY
MMSMaximus, Inc.$3.3B77BUY
AZZAZZ Inc.$4.2B87STRONG BUY
FAFirst Advantage Corporation$2.7B62HOLD
ARMKAramark$14.0B76BUY
ABMABM Industries Incorporated$2.3B83STRONG BUY
AMTMAmentum Holdings, Inc.$5.8B51HOLD
ULSUL Solutions Inc.$20.1B79BUY
RBA.TORB Global, Inc.$19.7B58HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 11.5% · P/E 30.1x · Gross margin 28.6%

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) — Stock Score Summary

UniFirst Corporation (UNF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. UniFirst is a high-quality, stable uniform rental business, but it lacks any structural macro tailwinds or asymmetric growth drivers to justify a position in a concentrated 10-15 stock book.

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$264.83
Market Cap$4.8B
P/E (TTM)35.84
P/E (Forward)33.57
Price/Book2.19
Return on Equity6.3%
Return on Invested Capital7.4%
Debt/Equity3.66
Gross Margin36.7%
Operating Margin4.2%
Revenue Growth3.4%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$98M

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 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (31), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does UniFirst Corporation have an economic moat?
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. 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).