CTAS (Cintas) Interest Expense: $-105 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


CTAS Cintas Corp CTAS
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Price $171.84
GF Value $209.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cintas Interest Expense?

Cintas CTAS +1.63% 95 Interest Expense is $-105 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cintas's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -28 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-105 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Cintas's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ 660 Mil. Cintas's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -28 Mil. Cintas's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 23.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Cintas  (NAS:CTAS) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cintas's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-28 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $660 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,635 Mil.

Cintas's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*659.904/-28.212
=23.39

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


Cintas Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Cintas Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-105 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-105 Mil mean?
Cintas (CTAS) has a Interest Expense of $-105 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors.
Is Cintas' Interest Expense too high?
Cintas' current Interest Expense is $-105 Mil. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Interest Expense compare to CPRT and GPN?
Cintas' Interest Expense of $-105 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 Interest Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. Cintas's current Interest Expense is $-105 Mil. 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 $209.24, compared to a current price of $171.84 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-105 Mil. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Interest Expense is $-105 Mil as of Feb. 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 $171.84 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.24. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTAS:

  • Interest Expense: $-105 Mil
  • GF Value™: $209.24 vs. price of $171.84 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address 6800 Cintas Boulevard, P.O. Box 625737, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45262-5737
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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