Cintas (STU:CIT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.66 (As of Feb. 2026)

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STU:CIT Cintas Corp STU:CIT
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Price €160.82
GF Value €175.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cintas Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cintas STU:CIT -0.12% 95 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.66 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CIT with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cintas's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €1.109. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €2.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Cintas's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 16.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 16.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 19.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.50% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Cintas was 33.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 16.10% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), Cintas's current stock price is €160.82. Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €2.66. Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 60.46.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Cintas was 90.32. The lowest was 38.02. And the median was 61.01.


Cintas  (STU:CIT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=160.82/2.66
=60.46

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Cintas was 90.32. The lowest was 38.02. And the median was 61.01.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Cintas Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Cintas Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

Cintas Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Cintas Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.17 1.67 1.94 2.21 2.48

Cintas Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 2.56 2.48 2.44 2.57 2.66

STU:CIT vs CPRT, ULS, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Cintas Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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, Cintas's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=1.109/326.7850*326.7850
=1.109

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 326.7850.

Cintas Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201605 0.206 240.229 0.280
201608 0.164 240.849 0.223
201611 0.145 241.353 0.196
201702 0.258 243.603 0.346
201705 0.470 244.733 0.628
201708 0.374 245.519 0.498
201711 0.106 246.669 0.140
201802 0.401 248.991 0.526
201805 0.432 251.588 0.561
201808 0.193 252.146 0.250
201811 0.217 252.038 0.281
201902 0.521 252.776 0.674
201905 0.672 256.092 0.858
201908 0.445 256.558 0.567
201911 0.491 257.208 0.624
202002 0.639 258.678 0.807
202005 0.682 256.394 0.869
202008 0.555 259.918 0.698
202011 0.458 260.229 0.575
202102 0.553 263.014 0.687
202105 0.788 269.195 0.957
202108 0.428 273.567 0.511
202111 0.561 277.948 0.660
202202 0.701 283.716 0.807
202205 1.078 292.296 1.205
202208 0.545 296.171 0.601
202211 0.580 297.711 0.637
202302 0.784 300.840 0.852
202305 0.968 304.127 1.040
202308 0.510 307.026 0.543
202311 0.669 307.051 0.712
202402 1.235 310.326 1.301
202405 1.296 314.069 1.348
202408 0.812 314.796 0.843
202411 0.788 315.493 0.816
202502 1.218 319.082 1.247
202505 1.138 321.465 1.157
202508 0.656 323.976 0.662
202511 0.904 324.122 0.911
202602 1.109 326.785 1.109

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.66 mean?
Cintas (STU:CIT) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.66 as of Feb. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors.
Is Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Cintas' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.66. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to CPRT and ULS?
Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.66 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 FCF per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. Cintas's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.66. 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 (STU:CIT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.97, compared to a current price of €160.82 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.66. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (STU:CIT), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.66 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 (STU:CIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €160.82 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €175.97. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CIT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.66
  • GF Value™: €175.97 vs. price of €160.82 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CIT 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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