UniFirstUNF +0.75%84 Net Margin % is 3.29% as of Feb. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 6.82. 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. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 58.47% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. UniFirst's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $20 Mil. UniFirst's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $623 Mil. Therefore, UniFirst's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UNF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.41 Med: 6.82 Max: 9.9
Current: 5.49
UNF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.47% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs UNF: 5.49
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
UniFirst Net Margin % Related Terms
UniFirst Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Net Margin % 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Margin % of 3.29% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 6.82. Over the past decade, UniFirst's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.41 to 9.90. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #446 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is UniFirst's Net Margin % too high?
UniFirst's current Net Margin % of 3.29% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 6.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.41 to a high of 9.90. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. UniFirst's value of 3.29% is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #446 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to DLB and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #446 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This puts UniFirst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. UniFirst's value of 3.29% is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.41 to 9.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.82 vs. the industry median of 3.83, UniFirst has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current Net Margin % of 3.29% is 14.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current Net Margin % is 3.29%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 6.82. 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 Net Margin % is 3.29%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 6.82 and 14.1% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Net Margin % is 3.29% 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 $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:
Net Margin %: 3.29% (52% below median its 10-year median of 6.82)
GF Value™: $194.26 vs. price of $263.61 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% below the Business Services median (#446 of 1074)
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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