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UniFirstUNF -0.25%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.80% as of May. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 7.30. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 862 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 56.26% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, UniFirst's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% 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 UniFirst was 18.40% per year. The lowest was -9.80% per year. And the median was 7.30% per year.
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.
UniFirst 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
UNF vs AMTM, DLB, AZZ: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
UniFirst 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.80% mean?
UniFirst (UNF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.80% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for UniFirst and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 7.30. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #377 out of 862 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is UniFirst's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
UniFirst's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.80% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.30. The Business Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. UniFirst's value of 10.80% is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #377 out of 862 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AMTM and DLB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #377 out of 862 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts UniFirst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. UniFirst's value of 10.80% is 33.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.30 vs. the industry median of 8.10, UniFirst has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 862 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.80% is 33.3% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.80%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 7.30. 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 $194.87, compared to a current price of $289.64 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.80%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.30 and 33.3% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.80% 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 $289.64 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.87.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.80% (48% above median its 10-year median of 7.30)
GF Value™: $194.87 vs. price of $289.64 (48.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Business Services median (#377 of 862)
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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