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UniFirstUNF +0.03%83 Net Cash per Share is $-25.09 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $196.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks worse than 399999.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of UniFirst was 916.28. The lowest was 76.13. And the median was 172.50.
UNF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 6.91 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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UniFirst Net Cash per Share Related Terms
UniFirst Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Net Cash per Share 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.
UNF vs AMTM, DLB, AZZ: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
UniFirst's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 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.
UniFirst (UNF) has a Net Cash per Share of $-25.09 as of May. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #999999 out of 250 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is UniFirst's Net Cash per Share too high?
UniFirst's current Net Cash per Share is $-25.09. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #999999 out of 250 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UniFirst has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UniFirst's Net Cash per Share compare to AMTM and DLB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #999999 out of 250 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places UniFirst in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.91. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Business Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Business Services companies is 6.91, based on 250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current Net Cash per Share is $-25.09. 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 $196.76, compared to a current price of $275.17 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-25.09. UniFirst's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-25.09 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 UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $275.17 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $196.76.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Net Cash per Share: $-25.09
GF Value™: $196.76 vs. price of $275.17 (39.9% above fair value)
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 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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