UniFirstUNF +1.39%84 PEG Ratio is 10.01 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 7.14. 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 447 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks worse than 93.06% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, UniFirst's PE Ratio without NRI is 36.05. UniFirst's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 3.60%. Therefore, UniFirst's PEG Ratio for today is 10.01.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UNF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 7.14 Max: 734.33
Current: 10.01
During the past 13 years, UniFirst's highest PEG Ratio was 734.33. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 7.14.
UNF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 93.06% of 447
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs UNF: 10.01
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
UniFirst PEG Ratio Related Terms
UniFirst PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.
UniFirst PEG Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
UniFirst (UNF) has a PEG Ratio of 10.01 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 7.14. Over the past decade, UniFirst's PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.49 to 734.33. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #416 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is UniFirst's PEG Ratio too high?
UniFirst's current PEG Ratio of 10.01 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 734.33. The Business Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. UniFirst's value of 10.01 is 755.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #416 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PEG Ratio compare to DLB and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #416 out of 447 companies for PEG Ratio. This places UniFirst in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. UniFirst's value of 10.01 is 755.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.49 to 734.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.14 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 PEG Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.17, based on 447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current PEG Ratio of 10.01 is 755.6% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current PEG Ratio is 10.01, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 7.14. 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 $266.07 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 10.01, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.14 and 755.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.17. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current PEG Ratio is 10.01 as of Jun. 28, 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 $266.07 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.30.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
PEG Ratio: 10.01 (40% above median its 10-year median of 7.14)
GF Value™: $194.30 vs. price of $266.07 (36.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 755.6% above the Business Services median (#416 of 447)
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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