UniFirstUNF +0.75%84 FCF Yield % is 1.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 3.46. 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 1,087 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks worse than 57.13% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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UniFirst FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 1.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #621 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is UniFirst's FCF Yield % too high?
UniFirst's current FCF Yield % of 1.92 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.46. The Business Services industry median FCF Yield % is 3.63. UniFirst's value of 1.92 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #621 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 FCF Yield % compare to DLB and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #621 out of 1087 companies for FCF Yield %. This places UniFirst in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.63. UniFirst's value of 1.92 is 47.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.46 vs. the industry median of 3.63, 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 FCF Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.63, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current FCF Yield % of 1.92 is 47.1% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current FCF Yield % is 1.92, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 3.46. 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 FCF Yield % is 1.92, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.46 and 47.1% below the Business Services industry median of 3.63. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current FCF Yield % is 1.92 as of Jun. 25, 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:
FCF Yield %: 1.92 (45% below median its 10-year median of 3.46)
GF Value™: $194.26 vs. price of $263.61 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% below the Business Services median (#621 of 1087)
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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