Unifirst Corporation

As of May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation carries a market capitalization of 4.16B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 4.09B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

UniFirst Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 6, 2027.

As of May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation has 18.08M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 42.08. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.95, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.21.

As of May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.65 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.91 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 33.11 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. UniFirst Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 19.88, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 4.09B versus a market cap of 4.16B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation maintains a current ratio of 3.11, meaning it holds 3.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 5.30, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.91 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.15, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.11, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 133,638.38 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 16,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.14 indicates how many times UniFirst Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation recorded 29.49M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 22.90, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 128.82M, leaving 99.32M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, UniFirst Corporation's stock has gained approximately 80.60% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 233.80, while the 200-day moving average is 223.04.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation generated 2.14B in revenue and converted that into 99.32M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.44. EBITDA reached 245.46M, while operating income came in at 123.46M.

As of May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation holds 144.86M in cash and equivalents against 72.95M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -140.01M. Total book value stands at 1.89B, with working capital of 535.48M providing operational flexibility.

UniFirst Corporation produced 205.65M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation posted a gross margin of 36.68, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.77 and net profit margin of 4.65 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation paid dividends of 1.18 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 21.62 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.90, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.28, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to UniFirst Corporation shareholders.

UniFirst Corporation's most recent stock split took place on January 20, 1994 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of May 31, 2026, UniFirst Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 7.91, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.