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UniFirst's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-4 Mil. It means UniFirst's Accounts Receivable
increased by $4 Mil
from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .
UniFirst's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 was $-6 Mil. It means UniFirst's Accounts Receivable
increased by $6 Mil
from Aug. 2024 to Aug. 2025 .
Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
UniFirst's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 42.52.
In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. UniFirst's liquidation value for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $-39 Mil.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Change In Receivables Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
UniFirst's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Receivables Related Terms
UniFirst Change In Receivables Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Change In Receivables 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.
Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.
Change In Receivables 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 $-13 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.
What does a Change In Receivables of $-13 Mil mean?
UniFirst (UNF) has a Change In Receivables of $-13 Mil as of May. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for UniFirst and its competitors.
Is UniFirst's Change In Receivables too high?
UniFirst's current Change In Receivables is $-13 Mil. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Change In Receivables compare to AMTM and DLB?
UniFirst's Change In Receivables of $-13 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 Receivables for a Business Services company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Change In Receivables is $-13 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 $196.00, compared to a current price of $294.34 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-13 Mil. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Change In Receivables is $-13 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 $294.34 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $196.00.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Change In Receivables: $-13 Mil
GF Value™: $196.00 vs. price of $294.34 (50.2% 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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