UniFirst (STU:U1N) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €96.93 (As of May. 2026)

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STU:U1N UniFirst Corp STU:U1N
82 GF Score
Price €254.00
GF Value €167.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is UniFirst Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

UniFirst STU:U1N +2.42% 82 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €96.93 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:U1N with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €167.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

UniFirst's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €104.044. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €96.93 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

During the past 12 months, UniFirst's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of UniFirst was 12.30% per year. The lowest was 7.30% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-19), UniFirst's current stock price is €254.00. UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €96.93. UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.62.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of UniFirst was 3.61. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 2.56.


UniFirst  (STU:U1N) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=254.00/96.93
=2.62

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of UniFirst was 3.61. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 2.56.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


UniFirst Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


UniFirst Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

UniFirst Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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UniFirst Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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STU:U1N vs AZZ, AMTM, DLB: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


UniFirst Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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UniFirst Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, UniFirst's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=104.044/335.1230*335.1230
=104.044

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

UniFirst Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 60.073 240.849 83.587
201611 63.530 241.353 88.213
201702 65.557 243.603 90.186
201705 64.632 244.733 88.503
201708 60.726 245.519 82.888
201711 62.398 246.669 84.774
201802 61.600 248.991 82.909
201805 63.191 251.588 84.172
201808 66.280 252.146 88.092
201811 70.770 252.038 94.100
201902 72.877 252.776 96.618
201905 75.673 256.092 99.026
201908 77.754 256.558 101.564
201911 80.080 257.208 104.338
202002 82.394 258.678 106.743
202005 82.918 256.394 108.379
202008 77.869 259.918 100.400
202011 79.534 260.229 102.424
202102 78.923 263.014 100.561
202105 80.409 269.195 100.102
202108 84.327 273.567 103.302
202111 87.999 277.948 106.101
202202 88.824 283.716 104.918
202205 96.079 292.296 110.156
202208 101.305 296.171 114.628
202211 101.957 297.711 114.769
202302 97.681 300.840 108.812
202305 97.288 304.127 107.203
202308 98.295 307.026 107.290
202311 100.712 307.051 109.920
202402 101.733 310.326 109.862
202405 103.051 314.069 109.959
202408 102.868 314.796 109.510
202411 108.123 315.493 114.850
202502 110.850 319.082 116.423
202505 104.334 321.465 108.767
202508 102.196 323.976 105.712
202511 103.522 324.122 107.036
202602 102.161 326.785 104.768
202605 104.044 335.123 104.044

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €96.93 mean?
UniFirst (STU:U1N) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €96.93 as of May. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors.
Is UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
UniFirst's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €96.93. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to AZZ and AMTM?
UniFirst's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €96.93 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €96.93. 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 (STU:U1N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €167.97, compared to a current price of €254.00 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €96.93. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (STU:U1N), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €96.93 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 (STU:U1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €254.00 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €167.97. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:U1N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €96.93
  • GF Value™: €167.97 vs. price of €254.00 (51.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:U1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


UniFirst Business Description

Other Exchanges UNF:USA
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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