Cintas (STU:CIT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.05 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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STU:CIT Cintas Corp STU:CIT
94 GF Score
Price €175.58
GF Value €184.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Cintas STU:CIT -0.73% 94 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.05 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates STU:CIT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €184.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 96.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Cintas's current share price is €175.58. Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €19.41. Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 9.05.

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

STU:CIT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13   Med: 6.79   Max: 11.83
Current: 8.85

During the past years, Cintas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.83. The lowest was 3.13. And the median was 6.79.

STU:CIT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
96.23% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.895 vs STU:CIT: 8.85

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cintas's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €6.151. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €19.41 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Cintas  (STU:CIT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Cintas Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Cintas Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 11.07 10.04 8.76 9.25 7.57

STU:CIT vs CPRT, ULS, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Cintas Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=175.58/19.41
=9.05

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=6.151/335.1230*335.1230
=6.151

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Cintas Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 2.637 240.849 3.669
201611 2.736 241.353 3.799
201702 2.731 243.603 3.757
201705 3.188 244.733 4.365
201708 3.144 245.519 4.291
201711 3.116 246.669 4.233
201802 2.921 248.991 3.931
201805 3.168 251.588 4.220
201808 3.322 252.146 4.415
201811 3.440 252.038 4.574
201902 3.426 252.776 4.542
201905 3.670 256.092 4.803
201908 3.801 256.558 4.965
201911 3.886 257.208 5.063
202002 3.858 258.678 4.998
202005 3.496 256.394 4.569
202008 3.444 259.918 4.440
202011 3.441 260.229 4.431
202102 3.402 263.014 4.335
202105 3.506 269.195 4.365
202108 3.805 273.567 4.661
202111 3.967 277.948 4.783
202202 4.088 283.716 4.829
202205 4.700 292.296 5.389
202208 5.173 296.171 5.853
202211 5.161 297.711 5.810
202302 4.945 300.840 5.509
202305 5.081 304.127 5.599
202308 5.185 307.026 5.659
202311 5.318 307.051 5.804
202402 5.404 310.326 5.836
202405 5.525 314.069 5.895
202408 5.527 314.796 5.884
202411 5.876 315.493 6.242
202502 6.105 319.082 6.412
202505 5.776 321.465 6.021
202508 5.705 323.976 5.901
202511 5.959 324.122 6.161
202602 5.940 326.785 6.092
202605 6.151 335.123 6.151

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 9.05 mean?
Cintas (STU:CIT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.05 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.13 to 11.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #689 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cintas' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.05 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 11.83. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Cintas' value of 9.05 is 911.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #689 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #689 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Cintas' value of 9.05 is 911.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.13 to 11.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 0.90, 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 PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 9.05 is 911.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.05, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.79. 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 €184.48, compared to a current price of €175.58 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.05, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 911.2% above the Business Services industry median of 0.90. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (STU:CIT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 9.05 as of Jul. 22, 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 €175.58 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €184.48. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CIT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 9.05 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.79)
  • GF Value™: €184.48 vs. price of €175.58 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 911.2% above the Business Services median (#689 of 716)

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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