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CintasCTAS -1.38%95 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.66 as of May. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 45.43. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks better than 63.81% on this metric.
Cintas's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $1,549 Mil. Cintas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $2,905 Mil.
Hence, Cintas's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 48.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CTAS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.41 Med: 45.43 Max: 48.16
Current: 48.09
During the past 13 years, Cintas's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 48.16. The lowest was 43.41. And the median was 45.43.
CTAS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 63.81% of 1061
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 57.25
vs CTAS: 48.09
Cintas's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from May. 2025 (48.15) to May. 2026 (48.66).
Cintas (NAS:CTAS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Cintas Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Cintas Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ULS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CTAS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 48.66 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.43. Over the past decade, Cintas' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.41 to 48.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #384 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Cintas' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Cintas' current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.66 is near median its 10-year median of 45.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.41 to a high of 48.16. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.25. Cintas' value of 48.66 is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #384 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to CPRT and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #384 out of 1061 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Cintas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.25. Cintas' value of 48.66 is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.41 to 48.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.43 vs. the industry median of 57.25, Cintas 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 Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 57.25, based on 1,061 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.66 is 15% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.43. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.76, compared to a current price of $200.70 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.43 and 15% below the Business Services industry median of 57.25. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.66 as of May. 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 $200.70 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $211.76.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTAS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 48.66 (near median its 10-year median of 45.43)
GF Value™: $211.76 vs. price of $200.70 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% below the Business Services median (#384 of 1061)
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 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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