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UniFirst's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $235 Mil. UniFirst's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $914 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. UniFirst's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $235 Mil. UniFirst's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $634 Mil. Therefore, UniFirst's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 37.00%.
UniFirst had a gross margin of 37.00% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of UniFirst was 38.66%. The lowest was 33.66%. And the median was 36.82%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
UniFirst had a gross margin of 37.00% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
UniFirst Gross Profit Related Terms
UniFirst Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $914 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
UniFirst (UNF) has a Gross Profit of $914 Mil as of May. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors.
Is UniFirst's Gross Profit too high?
UniFirst's current Gross Profit is $914 Mil. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Gross Profit compare to AMTM and DLB?
UniFirst's Gross Profit of $914 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Business Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Gross Profit is $914 Mil. 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 $196.31, compared to a current price of $287.91 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $914 Mil. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Gross Profit is $914 Mil 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 UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $287.91 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $196.31.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Gross Profit: $914 Mil
GF Value™: $196.31 vs. price of $287.91 (46.7% above fair value)
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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