CintasMEX:CTAS 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CTAS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,227.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks worse than 52.94% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Good Sign:
Beneish M-Score -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CTAS'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77 Med: -2.55 Max: -2.06
Current: -2.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cintas was -2.06. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.55.
Cintas Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Cintas Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's Beneish M-Score 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.
MEX:CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Beneish M-Score falls into.
The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.
The M-Score Variables:
The M-score of Cintas for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:
M
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * DSRI
+
0.528 * GMI
+
0.404 * AQI
+
0.892 * SGI
+
0.115 * DEPI
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * 0.8973
+
0.528 * 0.9922
+
0.404 * 0.9832
+
0.892 * 1.0316
+
0.115 * 0.947
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0094
+
4.679 * -0.028327
-
0.327 * 1.0112
=
-2.70
* 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.
Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.
DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.
DEPI
=
(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1))
/
(Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=
(9633.111 / (9633.111 + 37352.39))
/
(9383.96 / (9383.96 + 33961.872))
=
0.205023
/
0.21649
=
0.947
Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.
6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index
Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.
TATA
=
(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(35700.929 - 0
-
40693.068)
/
176231.839
=
-0.028327
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Cintas has a M-score of -2.70 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Cintas (MEX:CTAS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #540 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Cintas' Beneish M-Score too high?
Cintas' current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #540 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Beneish M-Score compare to CPRT and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #540 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cintas in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. Cintas's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. 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 (MEX:CTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,227.82, compared to a current price of MXN2,853.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (MEX:CTAS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 25, 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 (MEX:CTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,853.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,227.82.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CTAS:
Beneish M-Score: -2.52
GF Value™: MXN3,227.82 vs. price of MXN2,853.00 (11.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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