UniFirstUNF +0.79%84 Buyback Yield % is 1.90 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 168% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 73.95% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for UniFirst's Buyback Yield % 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, UniFirst's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Buyback Yield % 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.
UniFirst (UNF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.90 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 168% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, UniFirst's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #112 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is UniFirst's Buyback Yield % too high?
UniFirst's current Buyback Yield % of 1.90 is 168% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 4.12. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. UniFirst's value of 1.90 is 2275% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #112 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to AZZ and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #112 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts UniFirst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. UniFirst's value of 1.90 is 2275% above this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.08, UniFirst has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.08, based on 430 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current Buyback Yield % of 1.90 is 2275% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current Buyback Yield % is 1.90, which is 168% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. 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 $194.42, compared to a current price of $266.54 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.90, which is 168% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 2275% above the Business Services industry median of 0.08. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.90 as of Jul. 01, 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 $266.54 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.42.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.90 (168% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $194.42 vs. price of $266.54 (37.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2275% above the Business Services median (#112 of 430)
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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