UNF (UniFirst) EBIT: $169 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


UNF UniFirst Corp UNF
84 GF Score
Price $263.61
GF Value $194.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is UniFirst EBIT?

UniFirst UNF +0.75% 84 EBIT is $169 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

UniFirst's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $26 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $169 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. UniFirst's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.28%. UniFirst's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.41%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. UniFirst's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.61%.


UniFirst  (NYSE:UNF) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

UniFirst's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=104.056 * ( 1 - 25.08% )/( (2378.197 + 2372.756)/ 2 )
=77.9587552/2375.4765
=3.28 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2752.698 - 244.966 - ( 129.535 - max(0, 263.953 - 872.717+129.535))
=2378.197

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2800.398 - 270.184 - ( 157.458 - max(0, 290.409 - 903.086+157.458))
=2372.756

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

UniFirst's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=104.056/( ( (908.103 + max(498.216, 0)) + (925.858 + max(475.444, 0)) )/ 2 )
=104.056/( ( 1406.319 + 1401.302 )/ 2 )
=104.056/1403.8105
=7.41 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(293.396 + 380.368 + 69.418) - (244.966 + 0 + -5.6843418860808E-14)
=498.216

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(291.58 + 383.728 + 70.32) - (270.184 + 0 + -5.6843418860808E-14)
=475.444

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

UniFirst's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=169.075/4689.531
=3.61 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


UniFirst EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UniFirst's EBIT 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.

UniFirst EBIT Chart

UniFirst Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBIT
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UniFirst Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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UNF vs DLB, AZZ, AMTM: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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UniFirst EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $169 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $169 Mil mean?
UniFirst (UNF) has a EBIT of $169 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on UniFirst.
Is UniFirst's EBIT too high?
UniFirst's current EBIT is $169 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to DLB and AZZ?
UniFirst's EBIT of $169 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on UniFirst. UniFirst's current EBIT is $169 Mil. 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 $194.26, compared to a current price of $263.61 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $169 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current EBIT is $169 Mil 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 $263.61 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.26. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNF:

  • EBIT: $169 Mil
  • GF Value™: $194.26 vs. price of $263.61 (35.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges U1N:Germany
Address 68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
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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