UNF (UniFirst) Inventory Turnover: 1.06 (As of Feb. 2026)

What is UniFirst Inventory Turnover?

UniFirst UNF +0.20% 84 Inventory Turnover is 1.06 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. UniFirst's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $404 Mil. UniFirst's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $382 Mil. UniFirst's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.06.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. UniFirst's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 86.36.

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. UniFirst's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.61.

UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

UniFirst's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	382.048	/	403.686	*	365 / 4
	=	86.36

2. 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.

UniFirst's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	382.048	/	622.505
	=	0.61

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

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UniFirst Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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UniFirst Inventory Turnover Calculation

UniFirst's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Aug. 2025 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2024 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2025 ))	/	count )
=	1542.4	/ (	(394.877	+	372.917)	/	2 )
=	1542.4	/	383.897
=	4.02

UniFirst's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	403.686	/ (	(380.368	+	383.728)	/	2 )
=	403.686	/	382.048
=	1.06

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.06 mean?

UniFirst (UNF) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.06 as of Feb. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors.

Is UniFirst's Inventory Turnover too high?

UniFirst's current Inventory Turnover is 1.06. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to AZZ and AMTM?

UniFirst's Inventory Turnover of 1.06 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 Turnover for a Business Services company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Turnover mean?

A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. UniFirst's current Inventory Turnover is 1.06. 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 $194.30, compared to a current price of $264.46 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.06. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?

Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.06 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 UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $264.46 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.30. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNF:

Inventory Turnover: 1.06
GF Value™: $194.30 vs. price of $264.46 (36.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

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UniFirst Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

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Website http://www.unifirst.com

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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