Valuation dashboard for UniFirst Corporation (UNF) with P/E 21.35, P/B 1.46, EV/EBITDA 8.98 and dividend yield 0.78%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Industrials companies.
UniFirst Corporation is a prominent provider of workwear and protective uniforms, catering to businesses across the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company segments its operations into U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid divisions. At its core, UniFirst manages the entire lifecycle of work clothing.
Analysis Summary
UniFirst Corporation reported revenue of $2.43B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 6.2%. Net income reached $148.3M, with a 1.8% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 30.8%, operating margin 7.6%, net margin 6.1%.
At the current price of $252.89, UNF trades at a P/E of 21.35 and an ROE of 6.84%. Market capitalisation stands at $4.6B.
Balance sheet quality for UNF: current ratio of 3.1. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 21.35 |
| Price / Book | 1.46 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $107.50 |
| vs Current Price | -57.5% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNF | UniFirst Corporation | $4.7B | 21.35 | 1.46 | 6.8% |
| MGRC | McGrath RentCorp | $2.8B | 18.60 | 2.27 | 12.4% |
| HURN | Huron Consulting Group Inc. | $2.6B | 23.78 | 6.83 | 19.9% |
| TEX | Terex Corporation | $6.5B | 28.79 | 1.31 | 4.3% |
| RXO | RXO, Inc. | $3.9B | 2.63 | -6.8% | |
| RHI | Robert Half Inc. | $3.8B | 20.42 | 2.13 | 10.4% |
| ABM | ABM Industries Inc. | $2.8B | 17.44 | 1.60 | 9.4% |
| CBZ | CBIZ, Inc. | $2.9B | 24.97 | 1.74 | 6.6% |
Price
| Price | $252.89 |
| Market Cap | $4.6B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 6.84% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.59% |
| Return on Assets | 5.34% |
| Gross Margin | 30.82% |
| Operating Margin | 7.59% |
| Net Margin | 6.10% |
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