CTAS (Cintas) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.72 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 31% Above Median


CTAS Cintas Corp CTAS
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Price $181.37
GF Value $209.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cintas CTAS +4.10% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.72 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 14.34. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 98.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-04), Cintas's current share price is $181.37. Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $9.69. Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 18.72.

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

CTAS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.57   Med: 14.34   Max: 26.41
Current: 18.71

During the past years, Cintas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 26.41. The lowest was 5.57. And the median was 14.34.

CTAS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.63% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.555 vs CTAS: 18.71

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.

Cintas's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $11.971. 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 $9.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Cintas  (NAS:CTAS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cintas Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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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 PB 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 23.30 24.84 22.49 19.64 20.75

CTAS vs CPRT, ULS, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas'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.


Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=181.37/9.69
=18.72

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=11.971/326.7850*326.7850
=11.971

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 326.7850.

Cintas Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 4.420 240.229 6.013
201608 4.736 240.849 6.426
201611 4.823 241.353 6.530
201702 5.177 243.603 6.945
201705 5.524 244.733 7.376
201708 6.041 245.519 8.041
201711 5.995 246.669 7.942
201802 6.782 248.991 8.901
201805 7.093 251.588 9.213
201808 7.820 252.146 10.135
201811 7.199 252.038 9.334
201902 7.575 252.776 9.793
201905 7.268 256.092 9.274
201908 7.379 256.558 9.399
201911 7.485 257.208 9.510
202002 7.989 258.678 10.092
202005 7.821 256.394 9.968
202008 8.620 259.918 10.838
202011 8.568 260.229 10.759
202102 9.084 263.014 11.287
202105 8.860 269.195 10.755
202108 8.006 273.567 9.563
202111 8.593 277.948 10.103
202202 8.040 283.716 9.260
202205 8.131 292.296 9.090
202208 7.952 296.171 8.774
202211 8.441 297.711 9.265
202302 8.934 300.840 9.704
202305 9.495 304.127 10.202
202308 10.001 307.026 10.645
202311 9.853 307.051 10.486
202402 10.435 310.326 10.988
202405 10.657 314.069 11.088
202408 9.972 314.796 10.352
202411 10.640 315.493 11.021
202502 11.376 319.082 11.651
202505 11.626 321.465 11.818
202508 11.802 323.976 11.904
202511 11.141 324.122 11.233
202602 11.971 326.785 11.971

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.72 mean?
Cintas (CTAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.72 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 14.34. Over the past decade, Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.57 to 26.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #720 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cintas' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.72 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 14.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.57 to a high of 26.41. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Cintas' value of 18.72 is 1103.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #720 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #720 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Cintas' value of 18.72 is 1103.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.57 to 26.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.34 vs. the industry median of 1.56, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 730 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.72 is 1103.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.72, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 14.34. 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 $209.66, compared to a current price of $181.37 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.72, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 14.34 and 1103.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.72 as of Jul. 04, 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 $181.37 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.66. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTAS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.72 (31% above median its 10-year median of 14.34)
  • GF Value™: $209.66 vs. price of $181.37 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1103.9% above the Business Services median (#720 of 730)

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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