UniFirstUNF +1.39%84 Days Payable is 20.64 as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 22.21. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks worse than 75.19% on this metric.
UniFirst's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $91 Mil. UniFirst's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $404 Mil.
Hence, UniFirst's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 20.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
UNF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.61 Med: 22.21 Max: 24.26
Current: 20.7
During the past 13 years, UniFirst's highest Days Payable was 24.26. The lowest was 20.61. And the median was 22.21.
UNF's Days Payable is ranked worse than 75.19% of 943
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.92
vs UNF: 20.70
UniFirst's Days Payable
increased
from Feb. 2025 (20.38) to Feb. 2026 (20.64).
It may suggest that UniFirstdelayed paying its suppliers.
UniFirst Days Payable Related Terms
UniFirst Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Days Payable 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
UniFirst's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 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.
UniFirst (UNF) has a Days Payable of 20.64 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.21. Over the past decade, UniFirst's Days Payable has ranged from 20.61 to 24.26. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #709 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is UniFirst's Days Payable too high?
UniFirst's current Days Payable of 20.64 is near median its 10-year median of 22.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.61 to a high of 24.26. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.92. UniFirst's value of 20.64 is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #709 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Days Payable compare to DLB and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #709 out of 943 companies for Days Payable. This places UniFirst in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.92. UniFirst's value of 20.64 is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.61 to 24.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.21 vs. the industry median of 46.92, UniFirst has consistently been below 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 Payable for a Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.92, based on 943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current Days Payable of 20.64 is 56% below 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current Days Payable is 20.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.21. 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 (UNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $194.30, compared to a current price of $266.07 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 20.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.21 and 56% below the Business Services industry median of 46.92. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Days Payable is 20.64 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 UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $266.07 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.30.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Days Payable: 20.64 (near median its 10-year median of 22.21)
GF Value™: $194.30 vs. price of $266.07 (36.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Business Services median (#709 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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