UNF (UniFirst) ROCE %: 4.16% (As of Feb. 2026)

What is UniFirst ROCE %?

UniFirst UNF +0.75% 84 ROCE % is 4.16% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs 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. UniFirst's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.16%.

UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) 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.

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UniFirst ROCE % Historical Data

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UniFirst Annual Data

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9.52

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7.53

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UniFirst ROCE % Calculation

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

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Aug. 2025 )		(A: Aug. 2024 )		(A: Aug. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Aug. 2025 )		(A: Aug. 2024 )		(A: Aug. 2025 )
	=	184.498	/	( ( (2696.413 - 281.437)	+	(2778.155 - 290.403) )	/ 2 )
	=	184.498	/	( (2414.976	+	2487.752)	/ 2 )
	=	184.498	/	2451.364
	=	7.53 %

UniFirst'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 )
	=	104.056	/	( ( (2752.698 - 263.953)	+	(2800.398 - 290.409) )	/ 2 )
	=	104.056	/	( ( 2488.745	+	2509.989 )	/ 2 )
	=	104.056	/	2499.367
	=	4.16 %

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

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What does a ROCE % of 4.16% mean?

UniFirst (UNF) has a ROCE % of 4.16% as of Feb. 2026.

Is UniFirst's ROCE % too high?

UniFirst's current ROCE % is 4.16%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.82. UniFirst's value of 4.16% is 52.8% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to DLB and AZZ?

UniFirst's ROCE % of 4.16% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.82. UniFirst's value of 4.16% is 52.8% 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 ROCE % for a Business Services company?

The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.82, 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. UniFirst's current ROCE % of 4.16% is 52.8% 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 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 8.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current ROCE % is 4.16%. 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 $194.26, compared to a current price of $263.61 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.16% and 52.8% below the Business Services industry median of 8.82. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current ROCE % is 4.16% 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 $194.26. GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNF:

ROCE %: 4.16%
GF Value™: $194.26 vs. price of $263.61 (35.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Business Services median

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

Industry Industrials Business Services

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

Website http://www.unifirst.com

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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