UNF (UniFirst) Receivables Turnover: 2.16 (As of May. 2026)


UNF UniFirst Corp UNF
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Price $272.28
GF Value $195.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is UniFirst Receivables Turnover?

UniFirst UNF -0.63% 84 Receivables Turnover is 2.16 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $195.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,062 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks better than 73.16% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. UniFirst's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $634 Mil. UniFirst's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $294 Mil. Hence, UniFirst's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 2.16.


UniFirst  (NYSE:UNF) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


UniFirst Receivables Turnover Related Terms


UniFirst Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UniFirst's Receivables Turnover 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.

UniFirst Receivables Turnover Chart

UniFirst Annual Data
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UniFirst Quarterly Data
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UNF vs AZZ, AMTM, DLB: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UniFirst's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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UniFirst Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

UniFirst's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count )
=2432.352 / ((278.851 + 285.297) / 2 )
=2432.352 / 282.074
=8.62

UniFirst's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: May. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: May. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: May. 2026 )) / count )
=634.402 / ((291.58 + 295.58) / 2 )
=634.402 / 293.58
=2.16

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.16 mean?
UniFirst (UNF) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.16 as of May. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #285 out of 1062 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is UniFirst's Receivables Turnover too high?
UniFirst's current Receivables Turnover is 2.16. The Business Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. UniFirst's value of 2.16 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #285 out of 1062 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 Receivables Turnover compare to AZZ and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #285 out of 1062 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts UniFirst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. UniFirst's value of 2.16 is 64.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Business Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Business Services companies is 6.16, based on 1,062 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UniFirst's current Receivables Turnover of 2.16 is 64.9% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current Receivables Turnover is 2.16. 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 $195.29, compared to a current price of $272.28 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.16 and 64.9% below the Business Services industry median of 6.16. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.16 as of May. 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 $272.28 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.29. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNF:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.16
  • GF Value™: $195.29 vs. price of $272.28 (39.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.9% below the Business Services median (#285 of 1062)

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 Business Description

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Address 68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
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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