UniFirstUNF +0.75%84 Pretax Margin % is 4.39% as of Feb. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 8.95. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 57.82% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. UniFirst's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $27 Mil. UniFirst's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $623 Mil. Therefore, UniFirst's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UNF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.22 Med: 8.95 Max: 13.85
Current: 7.26
UNF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.82% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs UNF: 7.26
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) 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.
UniFirst Pretax Margin % Related Terms
UniFirst Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst'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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst'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.
UniFirst Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst'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.
UniFirst (UNF) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.39% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 8.95. Over the past decade, UniFirst's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.22 to 13.85. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #453 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is UniFirst's Pretax Margin % too high?
UniFirst's current Pretax Margin % of 4.39% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 8.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.22 to a high of 13.85. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. UniFirst's value of 4.39% is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #453 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 Pretax Margin % compare to DLB and AZZ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #453 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts UniFirst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. UniFirst's value of 4.39% is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.22 to 13.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.95 vs. the industry median of 5.35, 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 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. UniFirst's current Pretax Margin % of 4.39% is 17.9% 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 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 UniFirst 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. UniFirst's current Pretax Margin % is 4.39%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 8.95. 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 $194.28, compared to a current price of $263.61 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.39%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 8.95 and 17.9% below the Business Services industry median of 5.35. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.39% 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 UniFirst (UNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UniFirst stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $263.61 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.28.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
Pretax Margin %: 4.39% (51% below median its 10-year median of 8.95)
GF Value™: $194.28 vs. price of $263.61 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Business Services median (#453 of 1074)
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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