CTAS (Cintas) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

Cintas CTAS +1.30% 95 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Feb. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates CTAS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks better than 60.85% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CTAS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cintas was 0.49. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.33.

CTAS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
60.85% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs CTAS: 0.37

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Cintas is 1.05%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cintas was 1.55%. The lowest was 0.62%. And the median was 0.93%.

Cintas's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.45.

During the past 12 months, Cintas's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cintas was 45.70% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 18.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Cintas (NAS:CTAS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Cintas Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Cintas Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ULS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Cintas Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: May. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: May. 2025 )
	=	1.56	/	4.4
	=	0.35

Cintas's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	0.45	/	1.24
	=	0.36

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 mean?

Cintas (CTAS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Cintas' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #202 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.

Is Cintas' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Cintas' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is near median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.49. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Cintas' value of 0.36 is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #202 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cintas' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CPRT and GPN?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #202 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Cintas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Cintas' value of 0.36 is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Cintas 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 18.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.33. 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 (CTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $209.24, compared to a current price of $171.29 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 18.2% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 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 (CTAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $171.29 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.24. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTAS:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (near median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $209.24 vs. price of $171.29 (18.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 18.2% below the Business Services median (#202 of 516)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cintas Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

Comparable Companies CPRT GPN ULS ARMK AMTM DLB UNF AZZ MMS FA LSE:REL TSX:TRI TSX:RBA ASX:BXB XAMS:WKL LSE:RTO LSE:ITRK XPAR:SW XPAR:ELIS OCSE:ISS

Other Exchanges CTAS:Mexico 0HYJ:UK C1TA34:Brazil CTAS:Austria

Address 6800 Cintas Boulevard, P.O. Box 625737, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45262-5737

Website https://www.cintas.com

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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