UniFirstUNF +0.79%84 OCF Yield % is 5.37 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 7.23. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks worse than 58.36% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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UniFirst OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 5.37 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 7.23. Over the past decade, UniFirst's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.07 to 11.78. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #635 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is UniFirst's OCF Yield % too high?
UniFirst's current OCF Yield % of 5.37 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 7.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 11.78. The Business Services industry median OCF Yield % is 7.44. UniFirst's value of 5.37 is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #635 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 Yield % compare to DLB and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #635 out of 1088 companies for OCF Yield %. This places UniFirst in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.44. UniFirst's value of 5.37 is 27.8% below this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.07 to 11.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 7.44, 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 OCF Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 7.44, based on 1,088 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current OCF Yield % of 5.37 is 27.8% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current OCF Yield % is 5.37, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 7.23. 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 $194.30, compared to a current price of $264.49 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.37, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 27.8% below the Business Services industry median of 7.44. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current OCF Yield % is 5.37 as of Jun. 26, 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 $264.49 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.30.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
OCF Yield %: 5.37 (26% below median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: $194.30 vs. price of $264.49 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% below the Business Services median (#635 of 1088)
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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