CTAS (Cintas) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 13.50% (As of May. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

CTAS Cintas Corp CTAS
94 GF Score
Price $204.45
GF Value $210.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Cintas 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Cintas CTAS -0.87% 94 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.50% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Cintas's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $1.99.

During the past 12 months, Cintas's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Cintas was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -8.90% per year. And the median was 14.10% per year.

Cintas  (NAS:CTAS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.

Cintas 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms

CTAS vs CPRT, ULS, GPN: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


CTAS
94GF Score
Cintas Corp CTAS
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Cintas 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.50% mean?
Cintas (CTAS) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.50% as of May. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cintas and its competitors.
Is Cintas' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Cintas' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.50%. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CPRT and ULS?
Cintas' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.50% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cintas and its competitors. Cintas's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.50%. 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 $210.43, compared to a current price of $204.45 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.50%. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.50% 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 $204.45 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $210.43. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CTAS:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 13.50%
  • GF Value™: $210.43 vs. price of $204.45 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs

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.
94GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CTAS

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$204.45
Price
$210.43
GF Value