CintasMEX:CTAS 85 Operating Margin % is 23.22% as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 18.07. 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 1,070 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks better than 90.19% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cintas's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN11,364 Mil. Cintas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN48,932 Mil. Therefore, Cintas's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 23.22%.
Good Sign:
Cintas Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CTAS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.31 Med: 18.07 Max: 22.95
Current: 22.95
MEX:CTAS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 90.19% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs MEX:CTAS: 22.95
Cintas's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
Cintas's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN11,364 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN46,639 Mil.
Cintas (MEX:CTAS) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Cintas Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cintas Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's Operating 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.
MEX:CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ULS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Cintas Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Cintas's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Cintas (MEX:CTAS) has a Operating Margin % of 23.22% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 18.07. Over the past decade, Cintas' Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.31 to 22.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #105 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Cintas' Operating Margin % too high?
Cintas' current Operating Margin % of 23.22% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 18.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.31 to a high of 22.95. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Cintas' value of 23.22% is 266.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #105 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Operating Margin % compare to CPRT and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #105 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cintas in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Cintas' value of 23.22% is 266.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.31 to 22.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.07 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Cintas 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 Operating Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Operating Margin % of 23.22% is 266.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Operating Margin % is 23.22%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 18.07. 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 Operating Margin % is 23.22%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 18.07 and 266.8% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (MEX:CTAS), the current Operating Margin % is 23.22% 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 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:
Operating Margin %: 23.22% (29% above median its 10-year median of 18.07)
GF Value™: MXN3,227.82 vs. price of MXN2,853.00 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 266.8% above the Business Services median (#105 of 1070)
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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