UniFirstUNF +0.75%84 EBITDA Margin % is 9.86% as of Feb. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 15.71. 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. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 56.02% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. UniFirst's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $61 Mil. UniFirst's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $623 Mil. Therefore, UniFirst's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.86%.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
UniFirst EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
UniFirst EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 9.86% as of Feb. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 15.71. Over the past decade, UniFirst's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 19.26. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #471 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is UniFirst's EBITDA Margin % too high?
UniFirst's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.86% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 19.26. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. UniFirst's value of 9.86% is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #471 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to DLB and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #471 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts UniFirst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. UniFirst's value of 9.86% is 9.8% below this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 19.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.71 vs. the industry median of 10.93, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.86% is 9.8% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current EBITDA Margin % is 9.86%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 15.71. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 9.86%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.71 and 9.8% below the Business Services industry median of 10.93. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 9.86% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 9.86% (37% below median its 10-year median of 15.71)
GF Value™: $194.26 vs. price of $263.61 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% below the Business Services median (#471 of 1071)
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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