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UniFirstUNF +1.59%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of May. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $195.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 86.64% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
UNF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of UniFirst was 0.04. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.03.
UNF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 86.64% of 958
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs UNF: 0.04
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
UniFirst Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
UniFirst Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, UniFirst's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #128 out of 958 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is UniFirst's Debt-to-Equity too high?
UniFirst's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.04. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. UniFirst's value of 0.04 is 87.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #128 out of 958 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Debt-to-Equity compare to AZZ and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #128 out of 958 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places UniFirst in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. UniFirst's value of 0.04 is 87.9% below this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.33, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 87.9% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. 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 $195.98, compared to a current price of $294.34 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 87.9% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $294.34 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.98.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: $195.98 vs. price of $294.34 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.9% below the Business Services median (#128 of 958)
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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