CintasCTAS +1.10%96 EV-to-EBITDA is 24.50 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 23.19. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 903 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 88.15% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cintas's enterprise value is $74,616 Mil.
Cintas's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $3,045 Mil. Therefore, Cintas's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 24.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CTAS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.35 Med: 23.19 Max: 36.61
Current: 24.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cintas was 36.61. The lowest was 12.35. And the median was 23.19.
CTAS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.15% of 903
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.82
vs CTAS: 24.50
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-11), Cintas's stock price is $179.64.
Cintas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $4.740. Therefore, Cintas's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 37.90.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Cintas (NAS:CTAS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Cintas's share price for today is $179.64.
Cintas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $4.740.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Cintas's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cintas's current Enterprise Value is $74,616 Mil.
Cintas's EBITDA 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 $3,045 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-EBITDA of 24.50 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cintas. This is near median its historical median of 23.19. Over the past decade, Cintas' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.35 to 36.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #796 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Cintas' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cintas' current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.50 is near median its 10-year median of 23.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.35 to a high of 36.61. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.82. Cintas' value of 24.50 is 213.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #796 out of 903 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-EBITDA compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #796 out of 903 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.82. Cintas' value of 24.50 is 213.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.35 to 36.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.19 vs. the industry median of 7.82, 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.82, based on 903 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.50 is 213.3% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cintas. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.19. 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 $209.89, compared to a current price of $179.64 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.19 and 213.3% above the Business Services industry median of 7.82. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.50 as of Jul. 11, 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 $209.89.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CTAS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 24.50 (near median its 10-year median of 23.19)
GF Value™: $209.89 vs. price of $179.64 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.3% above the Business Services median (#796 of 903)
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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