UniFirstSTU:U1N +0.86%84 OCF Margin % is 8.02% as of May. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 12.89. GuruFocus rates STU:U1N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €171.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 58.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:U1N'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13 Med: 12.89 Max: 15.89
Current: 9.6
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of UniFirst was 15.89%. The lowest was 6.13%. And the median was 12.89%.
STU:U1N's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 58.08% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.06
vs STU:U1N: 9.60
UniFirst OCF Margin % Related Terms
UniFirst OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's OCF 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.
STU:U1N vs AZZ, AMTM, DLB: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's OCF 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 (STU:U1N) has a OCF Margin % of 8.02% as of May. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 12.89. Over the past decade, UniFirst's OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 15.89. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #449 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is UniFirst's OCF Margin % too high?
UniFirst's current OCF Margin % of 8.02% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 15.89. The Business Services industry median OCF Margin % is 7.06. UniFirst's value of 8.02% is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #449 out of 1071 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 OCF Margin % compare to AZZ and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #449 out of 1071 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts UniFirst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.06. UniFirst's value of 8.02% is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 15.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.89 vs. the industry median of 7.06, UniFirst has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 7.06, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current OCF Margin % of 8.02% is 13.6% above 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current OCF Margin % is 8.02%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 12.89. 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 (STU:U1N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €171.11, compared to a current price of €234.00 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 8.02%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.89 and 13.6% above the Business Services industry median of 7.06. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (STU:U1N), the current OCF Margin % is 8.02% 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 (STU:U1N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €234.00 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €171.11.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:U1N:
OCF Margin %: 8.02% (38% below median its 10-year median of 12.89)
GF Value™: €171.11 vs. price of €234.00 (36.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Business Services median (#449 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:U1N 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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