UniFirstUNF 84 PS Ratio is 1.96 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.80. 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 1,068 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks worse than 70.13% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, UniFirst's share price is $263.94.
UniFirst's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $134.65. Hence, UniFirst's PS Ratio for today is 1.96.
Warning Sign:
UniFirst Corp stock PS Ratio (=1.96) is close to 3-year high of 2.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for UniFirst's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UNF'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 1.8 Max: 2.75
Current: 1.96
During the past 13 years, UniFirst's highest PS Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.80.
UNF's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 70.13% of 1068
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.03
vs UNF: 1.96
UniFirst's Revenue per Sharefor the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $34.31.
Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $134.65.
Warning Sign:
UniFirst Corp revenue growth has slowed down over the past 12 months.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of UniFirst was 2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, UniFirst's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 22.80% per year. The lowest was 2.10% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
UniFirst PS Ratio Related Terms
UniFirst PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
UniFirst's Share Price of today is $263.94. UniFirst's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $134.65.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
UniFirst (UNF) has a PS Ratio of 1.96 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, UniFirst's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #749 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is UniFirst's PS Ratio too high?
UniFirst's current PS Ratio of 1.96 is near median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 2.75. The Business Services industry median PS Ratio is 1.03. UniFirst's value of 1.96 is 90.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #749 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 PS Ratio compare to AZZ and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #749 out of 1068 companies for PS Ratio. This places UniFirst in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.03. UniFirst's value of 1.96 is 90.3% above this benchmark. Historically, UniFirst's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.03, 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 PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.03, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current PS Ratio of 1.96 is 90.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current PS Ratio is 1.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.80. 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 $263.94 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 90.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.03. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current PS Ratio is 1.96 as of Jun. 30, 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 $263.94 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.30.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
PS Ratio: 1.96 (near median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: $194.30 vs. price of $263.94 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.3% above the Business Services median (#749 of 1068)
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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