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Average Sales per Sqft is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of the store. A higher average sales per square foot indicates more efficient operations and thus, high profitability.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's Average Sales per Sqft or its related term are showing as below:
UNF's Average Sales per Sqft is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Average Sales per Sqft only.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Average Sales per Sqft Explanation
Average Sales per Sqft is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of store space, including non-selling areas such as stock rooms or receiving areas. It tells us how efficient the retailer is with the use of sales space, allowing the retailer to make smarter merchandising, inventory, and sales decisions. A higher sales per square foot indicates more efficient operations and thus high profitability.
The formula of calculating Sales per Sqft is total in-store sales divided by selling area in square feet. When calculating a store’s Sales per Square Foot, the non-selling areas of the store, such as stock rooms or receiving areas, need to be excluded.
The difference between Average Sales per Sqft and Sales per Sqft that in the calculation of Average Sales per Square Foot, the non-selling areas of the store, such as stock rooms or receiving areas, need to be included.
Retailers can increase the average sales per square foot by improving the store layout, having a winning product assortment, optimizing prices and increasing per transaction value.
UniFirst Average Sales per Sqft Related Terms
UniFirst Average Sales per Sqft Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Average Sales per Sqft can be seen below:
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UNF vs AMTM, DLB, AZZ: Average Sales per Sqft Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Average Sales per Sqft, along with its competitors' market caps and Average Sales per Sqft 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.
UniFirst (UNF) has a Average Sales per Sqft of 0.00 as of . 20. Average Sales per Square Foot is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of the store. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors.
Is UniFirst's Average Sales per Sqft too high?
UniFirst's current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Average Sales per Sqft compare to AMTM and DLB?
UniFirst's Average Sales per Sqft of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Average Sales per Sqft for a Business Services company?
A good Average Sales per Sqft depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Average Sales per Sqft should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Average Sales per Sqft mean?
A high Average Sales per Sqft can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Average Sales per Square Foot is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of the store. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UniFirst stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst (UNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $196.79, compared to a current price of $275.66 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Average Sales per Sqft calculated?
Average Sales per Sqft is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $275.66 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $196.79.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Average Sales per Sqft: 0.00
GF Value™: $196.79 vs. price of $275.66 (40.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UniFirst Corp provides uniform and workwear programs, facility management, and safety supplies and services across North America. It designs, manufactures, rents, cleans, and sells uniforms and protective clothing, including flame-resistant and high-visibility garments. It also offers industrial wiping products, floor mats, cleaning supplies, first aid cabinets, and fire protection services such as inspection and maintenance. Serving various industries, the company provides customized uniforms and specialized cleaning for nuclear and cleanroom facilities. It operates through three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions, First Aid & Safety Solutions, and Other, with the majority of revenue from Uniform & Facility Service Solutions.
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