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CintasBSP:C1TA34 +16.08%85 FCF Margin % is 21.10% as of May. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 15.75. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1TA34 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R$213.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks better than 84.75% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cintas's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was R$3,054 Mil. Cintas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was R$14,472 Mil. Therefore, Cintas's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 21.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:C1TA34'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.22 Med: 15.75 Max: 17.29
Current: 16.58
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cintas was 17.29%. The lowest was 9.22%. And the median was 15.75%.
BSP:C1TA34's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.75% of 1069
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs BSP:C1TA34: 16.58
Cintas FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cintas FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's FCF 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.
BSP:C1TA34 vs CPRT, ULS, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Cintas FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's FCF 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.
Cintas (BSP:C1TA34) has a FCF Margin % of 21.10% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 15.75. Over the past decade, Cintas' FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.22 to 17.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #163 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Cintas' FCF Margin % too high?
Cintas' current FCF Margin % of 21.10% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 15.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.22 to a high of 17.29. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Cintas' value of 21.10% is 517% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #163 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' FCF Margin % compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #163 out of 1069 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cintas in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Cintas' value of 21.10% is 517% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.22 to 17.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.75 vs. the industry median of 3.42, 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current FCF Margin % of 21.10% is 517% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current FCF Margin % is 21.10%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 15.75. 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 (BSP:C1TA34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$213.51, compared to a current price of R$206.43 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 21.10%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 15.75 and 517% above the Business Services industry median of 3.42. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (BSP:C1TA34), the current FCF Margin % is 21.10% 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 Cintas (BSP:C1TA34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$206.43 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$213.51.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:C1TA34:
FCF Margin %: 21.10% (34% above median its 10-year median of 15.75)
GF Value™: R$213.51 vs. price of R$206.43 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 517% above the Business Services median (#163 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1TA34 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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