CTAS (Cintas) Current Ratio: 1.98 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median


CTAS Cintas Corp CTAS
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cintas Current Ratio?

Cintas CTAS +1.43% 95 Current Ratio is 1.98 as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks better than 54.67% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cintas's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.98.

Cintas has a current ratio of 1.98. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CTAS' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 1.99   Max: 3.1
Current: 1.98

During the past 13 years, Cintas's highest Current Ratio was 3.10. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.99.

CTAS's Current Ratio is ranked better than
54.67% of 1092 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs CTAS: 1.98

Cintas  (NAS:CTAS) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


Cintas Current Ratio Related Terms


Cintas Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's Current Ratio 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.

Cintas Current Ratio Chart

Cintas Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.47 1.84 2.39 1.74 2.09

Cintas Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.72 2.09 2.24 1.71 1.98

CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ULS: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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.


Cintas Current Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Current Ratio falls into.


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Cintas Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Cintas's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: May. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: May. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: May. 2025 )
=3436.169/1644.502
=2.09

Cintas's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=3602.934/1816.902
=1.98

* 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 Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.98 mean?
Cintas (CTAS) has a Current Ratio of 1.98 as of Feb. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Cintas' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #495 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Cintas' Current Ratio too high?
Cintas' current Current Ratio of 1.98 is near median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 3.10. The Business Services industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Cintas' value of 1.98 is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #495 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Current Ratio compare to CPRT and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #495 out of 1092 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Cintas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Cintas' value of 1.98 is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Cintas 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 Current Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.81, based on 1,092 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Current Ratio of 1.98 is 9.4% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Current Ratio is 1.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cintas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas (CTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $209.24, compared to a current price of $171.51 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 9.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.81. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Current Ratio is 1.98 as of Feb. 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 Cintas (CTAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $171.51 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.24. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTAS:

  • Current Ratio: 1.98 (near median its 10-year median of 1.99)
  • GF Value™: $209.24 vs. price of $171.51 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 9.4% above the Business Services median (#495 of 1092)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cintas Business Description

Address 6800 Cintas Boulevard, P.O. Box 625737, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45262-5737
Cintas has roots dating back to 1929, when the Farmer family cleaned and resold dirty rags to manufacturing plants in Ohio. The firm has expanded its business organically and through acquisitions, and today Cintas acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for businesses. Cintas will design, manufacture, collect, and clean every employee uniform for a small weekly sum, taking on the upfront capital expense itself. At the same stop, Cintas can also replace soiled or depleted mats, mops, trash liners, towels, first aid supplies, fire extinguishers, and cleaning products. Businesses value an outsourcing partner like Cintas as it simplifies operations and leaves noncore tasks with high regulatory standards in the hands of professionals.
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