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Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Cintas's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $448 Mil. Cintas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $2,905 Mil.
Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.15.
Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026
declined
from Feb. 2026 (0.16) to Feb. 2026 (0.15)
A decrease in the Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to next indicates that one of these is occurring:
1. investment in inventory is shrinking in relation to revenue
2. revenue are increasing
No matter which situation is causing the reduction in the Inventory-to-Revenue, either one suggests that business's inventory levels and its cash flow are effectively managed.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Cintas's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 27.76.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cintas's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.29.
An increase in Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to the next indicates that one of the following is happening:
1. investment in inventory is growing more rapidly than revenue
2. revenue are dropping
No matter which situation is causing the problem, an increase in the Inventory-to-Revenue may signal an oncoming cash flow problem.
Likewise, a decrease in the Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to next indicates that one of these is occurring:
1. investment in inventory is shrinking in relation to revenue
2. revenue are increasing
No matter which situation is causing the reduction in the Inventory-to-Revenue, either one suggests that business's inventory levels and its cash flow are effectively managed.
More Related Terms:
1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Cintas's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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 Inventory-to-Revenue Related Terms
Cintas Inventory-to-Revenue Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue 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.
CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ARMK: Inventory-to-Revenue Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Inventory-to-Revenue 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 Inventory-to-Revenue vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue falls into.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cintas's Inventory-to-Revenue for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (CTAS) has a Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.15 as of May. 2026. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors.
Is Cintas' Inventory-to-Revenue too high?
Cintas' current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.15. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Inventory-to-Revenue compare to CPRT and GPN?
Cintas' Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.15 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 Inventory-to-Revenue for a Business Services company?
A good Inventory-to-Revenue depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Inventory-to-Revenue 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 Inventory-to-Revenue mean?
A high Inventory-to-Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. Cintas's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.15. 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 $213.81, compared to a current price of $196.96 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.15. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory-to-Revenue calculated?
Inventory-to-Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.15 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 (CTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $196.96 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $213.81.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTAS:
Inventory-to-Revenue: 0.15
GF Value™: $213.81 vs. price of $196.96 (7.9% below fair value)
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 is the dominant provider of uniform rental and facility services in North America, serving over a million businesses from restaurants to hospitals. Its core Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment designs, rents, and launders work uniforms and supplies mats, mops, towels, and restroom products on weekly routes, a scale-driven route density business where Cintas is several times larger than its nearest competitor. The First Aid and Safety Services segment restocks workplace first aid cabinets and provides safety training, while Fire Protection Services inspects and maintains fire extinguishers and alarm systems, both growing route-based businesses. Cintas has raised its dividend for over four decades, reflecting consistently compounding earnings. Founded in 1929 as a rag laundering business by Richard Farmer's family, Cintas is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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