Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cintas's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2024 was $1,188 Mil. Cintas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2024 was $2,406 Mil. Therefore, Cintas's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 49.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CTAS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.72 Med: 45.15 Max: 48.46
Current: 48.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cintas was 48.46%. The lowest was 41.72%. And the median was 45.15%.
CTAS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.11% of 994
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.85
vs CTAS: 48.46
Cintas had a gross margin of 49.37% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cintas was 1.00% per year.
Cintas Gross Margin % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Cintas's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cintas Gross Margin % Distribution
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cintas (NAS:CTAS) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cintas had a gross margin of 49.37% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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Cintas is positioned as a one-stop shop that rents/sells uniforms and ancillary products and services, such as mops, first aid kits, and fire inspections. In its core uniform and facility services unit (a majority of sales), Cintas provides uniform rental programs for items including office attire, custom-tailored apparel, flame-resistant clothing, lab coats, and other profession-specific clothing. Facilities products generally include the rental and sale of entrance mats, mops, shop towels, hand sanitizers, and restroom supplies. Cintas' remaining businesses include first aid and safety services, fire protection services, and uniform direct sales.
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