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CintasCTAS -0.87%94 Forward PE Ratio is 37.32 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 93.96% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Cintas Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Cintas Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Cintas Forward PE Ratio Chart
Cintas Annual Data
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22.22
25.58
25.64
26.81
39.06
34.84
33.33
32.68
41.67
46.76
31.51
Cintas Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
23.64
19.27
22.22
26.32
25.58
24.04
25.58
25.71
27.55
24.39
25.64
30.12
26.04
25.06
26.81
31.25
30.77
27.86
39.06
43.10
42.55
33.11
34.84
37.17
40.00
32.15
33.33
34.25
36.76
30.49
32.68
34.72
38.76
39.68
41.67
47.35
53.28
42.83
46.76
43.31
38.41
37.17
31.51
CTAS vs CPRT, ULS, GPN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Cintas (CTAS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 37.32 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #389 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Cintas' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Cintas' current Forward PE Ratio is 37.32. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.00. Cintas' value of 37.32 is 187.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #389 out of 414 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Forward PE Ratio compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #389 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.00. Cintas' value of 37.32 is 187.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.00, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Forward PE Ratio of 37.32 is 187.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.32. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $210.43, compared to a current price of $204.45 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 37.32 and 187.1% above the Business Services industry median of 13.00. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 37.32 as of Jul. 19, 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 $204.45 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $210.43.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTAS:
Forward PE Ratio: 37.32
GF Value™: $210.43 vs. price of $204.45 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.1% above the Business Services median (#389 of 414)
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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