UNF (UniFirst) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -209.51% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


UNF UniFirst Corp UNF
84 GF Score
Price $263.61
GF Value $194.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is UniFirst Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

UniFirst UNF +0.75% 84 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -209.51% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), UniFirst's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. UniFirst's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $85.17 and current share price is $263.61. Consequently,

UniFirst's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -209.51%.

UNF vs DLB, AZZ, AMTM: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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UniFirst Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

UniFirst's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(85.17-263.61)/85.17
=-209.51 %

* 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 intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -209.51% mean?
UniFirst (UNF) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -209.51% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on UniFirst.
Is UniFirst's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
UniFirst's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -209.51%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to DLB and AZZ?
UniFirst's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -209.51% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Business Services company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on UniFirst. UniFirst's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -209.51%. 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 $194.26, compared to a current price of $263.61 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -209.51%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -209.51% as of Jun. 24, 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 $263.61 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.26. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNF:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -209.51%
  • GF Value™: $194.26 vs. price of $263.61 (35.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges U1N:Germany
Address 68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
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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