CTAS (Cintas) Days Inventory: 109.80 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Cintas Days Inventory?

Cintas CTAS +1.66% 95 Days Inventory is 109.80 as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 108.06. 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 675 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 79.26% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cintas's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,676 Mil. Cintas's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,393 Mil. Hence, Cintas's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 109.80.

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

CTAS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97   Med: 108.06   Max: 118.63
Current: 107.76

During the past 13 years, Cintas's highest Days Inventory was 118.63. The lowest was 97.00. And the median was 108.06.

CTAS's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
79.26% of 675 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.24 vs CTAS: 107.76

Cintas's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (106.46) to Feb. 2026 (109.80). It might indicate that Cintas's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Cintas's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.83.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.59.


Cintas  (NAS:CTAS) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Cintas's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Cintas's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Cintas Days Inventory Related Terms


Cintas Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Cintas Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Days Inventory
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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
Days Inventory 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 106.46 105.61 108.25 107.96 109.80

CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ULS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Days Inventory falls into.


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Cintas Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

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

Days Inventory (A: May. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: May. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1450.345 + 1584.769) / 2 ) / 5166.017*365
=1517.557 / 5166.017*365
=107.22

Cintas's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1661.11 + 1691.149) / 2 ) / 1392.988*365 / 4
=1676.1295 / 1392.988*365 / 4
=109.80

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 109.80 mean?
Cintas (CTAS) has a Days Inventory of 109.80 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 108.06. Over the past decade, Cintas' Days Inventory has ranged from 97.00 to 118.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #535 out of 675 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Cintas' Days Inventory too high?
Cintas' current Days Inventory of 109.80 is near median its 10-year median of 108.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.00 to a high of 118.63. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. Cintas' value of 109.80 is 335% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #535 out of 675 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' Days Inventory compare to CPRT and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #535 out of 675 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. Cintas' value of 109.80 is 335% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Days Inventory has ranged from 97.00 to 118.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 108.06 vs. the industry median of 25.24, 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 Days Inventory for a Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.24, based on 675 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Days Inventory of 109.80 is 335% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Days Inventory is 109.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 108.06. 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 $171.90 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 109.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 108.06 and 335% above the Business Services industry median of 25.24. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Days Inventory is 109.80 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 $171.90 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.24. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTAS:

  • Days Inventory: 109.80 (near median its 10-year median of 108.06)
  • GF Value™: $209.24 vs. price of $171.90 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 335% above the Business Services median (#535 of 675)

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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