CintasCTAS +1.43%95 Pretax Margin % is 22.26% as of Feb. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 17.05. 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 1,074 Business Services companies, Cintas ranks better than 88.64% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cintas's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $632 Mil. Cintas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,841 Mil. Therefore, Cintas's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 22.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cintas's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CTAS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.91 Med: 17.05 Max: 22.06
Current: 22.06
CTAS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.64% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs CTAS: 22.06
Cintas (NAS:CTAS) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Cintas Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cintas Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas's Pretax 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.
CTAS vs CPRT, GPN, ULS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cintas's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cintas's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cintas's Pretax 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.
Cintas (CTAS) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.26% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 17.05. Over the past decade, Cintas' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.91 to 22.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #122 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Cintas' Pretax Margin % too high?
Cintas' current Pretax Margin % of 22.26% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 17.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.91 to a high of 22.06. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Cintas' value of 22.26% is 316.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cintas ranks #122 out of 1074 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 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Pretax Margin % compare to CPRT and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cintas ranks #122 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cintas in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Cintas' value of 22.26% is 316.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cintas' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.91 to 22.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.05 vs. the industry median of 5.35, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.35, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current Pretax Margin % of 22.26% is 316.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current Pretax Margin % is 22.26%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 17.05. 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 $171.51 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.26%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 17.05 and 316.1% above the Business Services industry median of 5.35. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (CTAS), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.26% 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 $171.51 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.24.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CTAS:
Pretax Margin %: 22.26% (31% above median its 10-year median of 17.05)
GF Value™: $209.24 vs. price of $171.51 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 316.1% above the Business Services median (#122 of 1074)
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 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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