CintasCTAS +1.26%94 EV-to-FCF is 39.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 38.27. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 82.31% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cintas's Enterprise Value is $71,130 Mil.
Cintas's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,794 Mil. Therefore, Cintas's EV-to-FCF for today is 39.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CTAS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.95 Med: 38.27 Max: 72.87
Current: 39.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cintas was 72.87. The lowest was 18.95. And the median was 38.27.
CTAS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 82.31% of 718
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.425
vs CTAS: 39.65
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-06-24), Cintas's stock price is $170.93.
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 36.06.
Cintas (NAS:CTAS) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $170.93.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Cintas EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cintas EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cintas's current Enterprise Value is $71,130 Mil.
Cintas's Free Cash Flow 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 $1,794 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-FCF of 39.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.27. Over the past decade, Cintas' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 18.95 to 72.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #591 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Cintas' EV-to-FCF too high?
Cintas' current EV-to-FCF of 39.65 is near median its 10-year median of 38.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.95 to a high of 72.87. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.43. Cintas' value of 39.65 is 219.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #591 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' EV-to-FCF compare to CPRT and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #591 out of 718 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.43. Cintas' value of 39.65 is 219.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 18.95 to 72.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.27 vs. the industry median of 12.43, 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-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.43, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current EV-to-FCF of 39.65 is 219.1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current EV-to-FCF is 39.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.27. 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 $209.15, compared to a current price of $170.93 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 39.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.27 and 219.1% above the Business Services industry median of 12.43. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current EV-to-FCF is 39.65 as of Jun. 24, 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 $170.93 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.15.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CTAS:
EV-to-FCF: 39.65 (near median its 10-year median of 38.27)
GF Value™: $209.15 vs. price of $170.93 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 219.1% above the Business Services median (#591 of 718)
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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