CintasCTAS +1.10%96 EV-to-EBIT is 29.41 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 28.95. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 854 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 85.13% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cintas's Enterprise Value is $74,616 Mil.
Cintas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,537 Mil. Therefore, Cintas's EV-to-EBIT for today is 29.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CTAS'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.1 Med: 28.95 Max: 44.68
Current: 29.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cintas was 44.68. The lowest was 15.10. And the median was 28.95.
CTAS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 85.13% of 854
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.19
vs CTAS: 29.41
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Cintas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $83,190 Mil.
Cintas's 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 $2,537 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.
Cintas EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cintas EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's EV-to-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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas'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.
Cintas EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cintas's current Enterprise Value is $74,616 Mil.
Cintas's 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 $2,537 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.
Cintas (CTAS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 29.41 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.95. Over the past decade, Cintas' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.10 to 44.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #727 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Cintas' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cintas' current EV-to-EBIT of 29.41 is near median its 10-year median of 28.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.10 to a high of 44.68. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19. Cintas' value of 29.41 is 162.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #727 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' EV-to-EBIT compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #727 out of 854 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19. Cintas' value of 29.41 is 162.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.10 to 44.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.95 vs. the industry median of 11.19, Cintas 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.19, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.41 is 162.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.95. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $209.84, compared to a current price of $179.64 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.95 and 162.8% above the Business Services industry median of 11.19. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.41 as of Jul. 10, 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 $179.64 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.84.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CTAS:
EV-to-EBIT: 29.41 (near median its 10-year median of 28.95)
GF Value™: $209.84 vs. price of $179.64 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 162.8% above the Business Services median (#727 of 854)
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 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.
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