Cintas (MEX:CTAS) ROCE %: 31.11% (As of Feb. 2026)


MEX:CTAS Cintas Corp MEX:CTAS
85 GF Score
Price MXN2,853.00
GF Value MXN3,227.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Cintas ROCE %?

Cintas MEX:CTAS 85 ROCE % is 31.11% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CTAS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,227.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Cintas's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 31.11%.

Cintas  (MEX:CTAS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Cintas ROCE % Related Terms

Cintas ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's ROCE % 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.

Cintas ROCE % Chart

Cintas Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.01 24.24 24.45 27.69 32.40

Cintas Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.65 29.45 29.60 31.58 31.11
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Cintas ROCE % Calculation

Cintas's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=45958.229/( ( (155814.876 - 31073.852) + (190905.494 - 31952.851) )/ 2 )
=45958.229/( (124741.024+158952.643)/ 2 )
=45958.229/141846.8335
=32.40 %

Cintas's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=45511.484/( ( (185636.599 - 38032.5) + (176231.839 - 31288.324) )/ 2 )
=45511.484/( ( 147604.099 + 144943.515 )/ 2 )
=45511.484/146273.807
=31.11 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 31.11% mean?
Cintas (MEX:CTAS) has a ROCE % of 31.11% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Cintas' ROCE % too high?
Cintas' current ROCE % is 31.11%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Cintas' value of 31.11% is 250.3% above this industry median. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' ROCE % compare to CPRT and GPN?
Cintas' ROCE % of 31.11% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. Cintas' value of 31.11% is 250.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.88, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cintas's current ROCE % of 31.11% is 250.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cintas's current ROCE % is 31.11%. 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 (MEX:CTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,227.82, compared to a current price of MXN2,853.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 31.11% and 250.3% above the Business Services industry median of 8.88. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (MEX:CTAS), the current ROCE % is 31.11% 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 (MEX:CTAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,853.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,227.82. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CTAS:

  • ROCE %: 31.11%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,227.82 vs. price of MXN2,853.00 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 250.3% above the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cintas Business Description

Address 6800 Cintas Boulevard, P.O. Box 625737, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45262-5737
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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