Unifirst (UNF) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Unifirst

NYSE•Industrials•Specialty Business Services

$274.00+7.37(0.03%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$4.61B

P/E

42.1x

P/S

1.8x

P/B

2.1x

UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions; First Aid & Safety Solutions; and Other. The company offers uniforms, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; specialized protective wear comprising flame resistant and high visibility garments; and first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies, as well as safety training services. It also engages in the rent and sale of non-garment items and services that include industrial wiping products, floor mats, dry and wet mops, and other textile products, as well as the wholesale distribution and pill packaging operations for non-prescription medicines. In addition, the company provides garment service options, including full-service rental and lease programs. Further, it offers restroom and cleaning supplies, such as air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, hand soaps, and sanitizers. Additionally, it provides specialized services, including decontamination and cleaning of work clothes and other items that have been exposed to radioactive materials and services special cleanroom protective wear. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants and food-related businesses, business service companies, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation companies, energy producing operations, and healthcare providers, as well as others that require employee clothing on the job for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 50/100

Strongest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (15/25); weakest: Profitability (9/25).

Profitability9/25

Growth11/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags15/25

Cash & Earnings Quality15/25

Strengths

Interest easily coveredCash-backed earningsConsistent growthNet cash position

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 42.1x5y range 22.0x – 42.1x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.8x5y range 1.3x – 1.9x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 2.1x5y range 1.4x – 2.2x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 28.9% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 3 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $4.61B

Metrics at a Glance

as of August 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $2.52B
Q. Revenue: $645.00M
TTM EBITDA: $278.04M
TTM Op. Income: $136.04M
Q. Op. Income: $41.69M
TTM Net Income: $109.49M
Q. Net Income: $34.73M
EPS: $1.921
Shares Out.: $18.08M

$2.52B in TTM revenue grew 3.7% YoY, reaching $645.00M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $278.04M and TTM operating income of $136.04M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $109.49M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 4 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 12.0%
Op. Margin: 6.5%
Net Margin: 5.4%

Op. margin of 6.5% is down 1.6% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 5.4% Over the past year, operating margin is down 20% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 42.1x
P/S Ratio: 1.8x
P/B Ratio: 2.1x

At 42.1x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 1.8x and P/B of 2.1x provide additional context. P/E sits above typical market levels while revenue growth is below 5%. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has risen for 4 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $2.87B
Cash: $192.12M
Long-Term Debt: N/A
Book Value: $2.23B
D/E Ratio: N/A
Debt/EBITDA: 0.0

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $65.94M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $70.77M
FCF Margin: 2.8%
FCF / Net Income: 0.6

TTM FCF of $70.77M on $65.94M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.6x means cash covers only part of net income — earnings quality needs attention. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 6 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.