Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 39.1x · EV/EBITDA 25.4x · ROE 40.7%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $76.8B | $69.6B | $92.9B | $70.1B | $48.8B | $42.0B | $38.1B | $26.5B | $24.3B | $20.0B | $13.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $79.2B | $72.0B | $95.3B | $72.4B | $51.4B | $44.9B | $40.3B | $29.1B | $27.0B | $22.4B | $16.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 39.10 | 34.88 | 51.48 | 44.72 | 36.32 | 34.22 | 34.53 | 30.54 | 27.46 | 23.73 | 28.61 |
| P/S Ratio | 6.82 | 6.18 | 8.99 | 7.30 | 5.54 | 5.35 | 5.35 | 3.75 | 3.52 | 3.09 | 2.55 |
| P/B Ratio | 15.17 | 13.53 | 19.84 | 16.24 | 12.63 | 12.71 | 10.33 | 8.20 | 8.09 | 6.63 | 5.89 |
| P/FCF | 40.83 | 36.98 | 52.89 | 41.96 | 38.53 | 32.41 | 31.28 | 25.00 | 30.70 | 28.90 | 27.66 |
| P/OCF | 33.75 | 30.56 | 42.91 | 33.70 | 30.55 | 27.34 | 27.99 | 20.55 | 22.75 | 20.76 | 17.76 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.39 | 9.22 | 7.54 | 5.83 | 5.72 | 5.66 | 4.11 | 3.92 | 3.46 | 3.11 |
| EV / EBITDA | 25.40 | 23.07 | 33.40 | 28.83 | 23.22 | 22.60 | 22.75 | 18.87 | 18.11 | 18.27 | 17.08 |
| EV / EBIT | 30.40 | 27.56 | 40.30 | 34.79 | 28.46 | 28.29 | 29.04 | 25.00 | 22.46 | 23.56 | 21.36 |
| EV / FCF | — | 38.26 | 54.25 | 43.35 | 40.54 | 34.63 | 33.11 | 27.42 | 34.18 | 32.36 | 33.70 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 50.5% | 50.5% | 50.0% | 48.8% | 47.3% | 46.2% | 46.6% | 45.6% | 45.4% | 44.9% | 44.7% |
| Operating Margin | 23.1% | 23.1% | 22.8% | 21.6% | 20.4% | 20.2% | 19.5% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 14.7% | 14.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% | 16.4% | 15.3% | 15.7% | 15.6% | 12.4% | 12.8% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 40.7% | 40.7% | 40.3% | 38.4% | 37.6% | 35.3% | 32.1% | 28.1% | 29.4% | 31.7% | 23.2% |
| ROA | 19.7% | 19.7% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 15.6% | 14.6% | 13.4% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| ROIC | 26.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 23.8% | 21.5% | 19.7% | 17.8% | 15.1% | 15.2% | 13.3% | 14.0% |
| ROCE | 32.5% | 32.5% | 29.8% | 27.1% | 24.7% | 23.3% | 20.2% | 17.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% | 16.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.69 | 0.90 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.95 | 0.84 | 1.36 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.93 | 1.06 | 1.21 | 1.49 | 1.53 | 1.75 | 1.91 | 2.07 | 3.24 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.87 | 0.60 | 0.79 | 0.92 | 0.79 | 1.29 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.93 | 1.15 | 1.45 | 1.25 | 1.66 | 1.84 | 1.95 | 3.06 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.28 | 1.36 | 1.39 | 2.01 | 2.22 | 1.83 | 2.41 | 3.48 | 3.46 | 6.04 |
| Interest Coverage | 24.57 | 24.57 | 23.39 | 20.66 | 16.22 | 17.87 | 14.13 | 11.04 | 11.84 | 8.63 | 8.94 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | 1.43 | 2.09 | 1.12 | 1.49 | 1.14 | 1.01 | 1.65 | 1.23 | 1.64 | 1.17 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.82 | 0.90 | 1.08 | 0.81 | 0.76 | 1.19 | 0.93 | 1.28 | 0.92 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.26 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.07 | 1.05 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.76 |
| Inventory Turnover | 12.48 | 12.48 | 11.55 | 11.97 | 9.16 | 8.94 | 7.89 | 9.42 | 11.25 | 12.73 | 10.58 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 50.39 | 50.03 | 47.32 | 47.74 | 47.77 | 47.39 | 44.84 | 48.59 | 46.45 | 53.50 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.1% | 35.1% | 33.7% | 33.8% | 33.4% | 30.4% | 40.6% | 30.6% | 24.9% | 20.8% | 29.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| FCF Yield | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.1% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $406M | $410M | $413M | $414M | $422M | $431M | $428M | $438M | $439M | $431M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CTAS stock.
Cintas Corporation's current P/E ratio is 39.1x. The historical average is 28.5x. This places it at the 87th percentile of its historical range.
Cintas Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 25.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 16.1x.
Cintas Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 40.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 22.6%.
Based on historical data, Cintas Corporation is trading at a P/E of 39.1x. This is at the 87th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Cintas Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.90% with a payout ratio of 35.1%.
Cintas Corporation has 50.5% gross margin and 23.1% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Cintas Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Goodwill impairment risk
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Expansion Drives Profitability
Gross margin improved from 47.5% in 2024Q4 to 51.0% in 2026Q4, while operating margin rose to 23.2%, as per financial statements, indicating sustained pricing power and operational efficiency.
The 350 basis point gross margin expansion over the period suggests Cintas is successfully passing through costs and realizing scale benefits, which is reflected in the stable operating margin around 23%. Net margin has also improved to 17.6%, indicating that the company's earning power is strengthening. This margin profile is superior to most peers, with only Rollins showing higher net margin, but Cintas's scale and recurring revenue model support its premium profitability.
Steady Returns on Invested Capital
ROIC has improved from 5.8% in 2024Q3 to 6.7% in 2026Q4, while ROE remains above 10%, as per reported figures, indicating gradual compounding of returns.
The improvement in ROIC, though modest, is driven by margin expansion rather than asset turnover, which has remained flat at 0.28. ROE has been stable around 10%, suggesting that the company is efficiently leveraging its equity base. However, the absolute ROIC is lower than Rollins' 25.1%, reflecting Cintas's higher capital intensity and acquisition-driven growth, which may warrant monitoring for value creation.
Working Capital Efficiency Improves
Cash conversion cycle shortened from 59 days in 2024Q3 to 48 days in 2026Q4, as per quarterly data, driven by a reduction in days inventory outstanding from 33 to 29.
The improvement in CCC is primarily due to better inventory management, while DSO has remained stable around 48 days. DPO has increased from 23 to 30 days, indicating that Cintas is taking longer to pay suppliers, which may reflect increased negotiating power. These efficiency gains contribute to the strong cash flow generation, though the quarterly volatility in working capital remains a key factor to monitor.
Leverage Declines with Stable Coverage
Debt-to-equity improved from 0.63 in 2024Q3 to 0.53 in 2026Q4, while interest coverage rose to 26.05, as per financial statements, indicating a comfortable debt service position.
The reduction in D/E, despite stable total debt around $2.7B, is driven by equity growth from retained earnings. Interest coverage has consistently exceeded 20x, suggesting that debt service is not a concern. However, D/EBITDA has remained around 4.0x, which is moderate for the sector, and the company's acquisition strategy may lead to future leverage increases.
Liquidity Position Strengthens
Current ratio improved from 1.12 in 2024Q4 to 1.43 in 2026Q4, with quick ratio at 1.27, as per reported data, indicating adequate short-term liquidity.
The improvement in liquidity ratios is notable, though the current ratio dipped below 1.0 in 2025Q1 and Q2, reflecting seasonal working capital needs. The quick ratio of 1.27 suggests that Cintas can cover short-term obligations without relying on inventory sales. This provides a buffer against operational disruptions, though the company's cash position remains modest relative to its debt.
Misapplied P/E Multiple
The trailing P/E of 41.29 may mislead investors because it ignores Cintas's high ROIC and consistent cash conversion, as per reported figures, which justify a premium.
A common mistake is to compare Cintas's P/E to the broader market without adjusting for its superior profitability and growth stability. The P/E is elevated, but the company's ROE of 10.3% and net margin of 17.6% are well above peers, and its FCF margin of 21.1% indicates high earnings quality. Investors should use EV/EBITDA or P/FCF, which at 26.78 and 43.12 respectively, still reflect a premium but better capture the company's cash-generating ability and lower capital intensity than a simple P/E.