UNF (UniFirst) Beginning Cash Position: $152 Mil (As of May. 2026)


UNF UniFirst Corp UNF
84 GF Score
Price $271.78
GF Value $195.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is UniFirst Beginning Cash Position?

UniFirst UNF +0.34% 84 Beginning Cash Position is $152 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $195.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

UniFirst's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $152 Mil.

UniFirst's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Nov. 2025 ($204 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($124 Mil) but then increased from Feb. 2026 ($124 Mil) to May. 2026 ($152 Mil).

UniFirst's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Aug. 2023 ($376 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($79 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2024 ($79 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($162 Mil).

UniFirst Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

UniFirst Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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UniFirst Beginning Cash Position Chart

UniFirst Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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UniFirst Quarterly Data
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UniFirst Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $152 Mil mean?
UniFirst (UNF) has a Beginning Cash Position of $152 Mil as of May. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors.
Is UniFirst's Beginning Cash Position too high?
UniFirst's current Beginning Cash Position is $152 Mil. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Beginning Cash Position compare to AZZ and AMTM?
UniFirst's Beginning Cash Position of $152 Mil 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 Beginning Cash Position for a Business Services company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position 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 Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Beginning Cash Position is $152 Mil. 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 $195.67, compared to a current price of $271.78 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $152 Mil. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Beginning Cash Position is $152 Mil as of May. 2026. 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 $271.78 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.67. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNF:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $152 Mil
  • GF Value™: $195.67 vs. price of $271.78 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges U1N:Germany
Address 68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
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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