UNF (UniFirst) Change In Inventory: $1 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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UNF UniFirst Corp UNF
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Price $291.44
GF Value $195.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is UniFirst Change In Inventory?

UniFirst UNF -0.43% 82 Change In Inventory is $1 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $195.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

UniFirst's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-1 Mil. It means UniFirst's inventory increased by $1 Mil from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .

UniFirst's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 was $12 Mil. It means UniFirst's inventory declined by $12 Mil from Aug. 2024 to Aug. 2025 .

UniFirst's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $386 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. UniFirst's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 87.85.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. UniFirst's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.04.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. UniFirst's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.61.


UniFirst  (NYSE:UNF) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

UniFirst's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=384.7835/399.676*365 / 4
=87.85

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

UniFirst's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

UniFirst's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms


UniFirst Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Change In Inventory 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.

UniFirst Change In Inventory Chart

UniFirst Annual Data
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UniFirst Quarterly Data
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UniFirst Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of $1 Mil mean?
UniFirst (UNF) has a Change In Inventory of $1 Mil as of May. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for UniFirst and its competitors.
Is UniFirst's Change In Inventory too high?
UniFirst's current Change In Inventory is $1 Mil. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Change In Inventory compare to AZZ and AMTM?
UniFirst's Change In Inventory of $1 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 Change In Inventory for a Business Services company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Change In Inventory is $1 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 $195.83, compared to a current price of $291.44 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $1 Mil. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Change In Inventory is $1 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 $291.44 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.83. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNF:

  • Change In Inventory: $1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $195.83 vs. price of $291.44 (48.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 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

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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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