UniFirstUNF +2.63%84 3-Year RORE % is -2.96 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $195.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Business Services companies, UniFirst ranks worse than 61.45% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
UniFirst's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -2.96%.
The industry rank for UniFirst's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
UNF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 61.45% of 978
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.565
vs UNF: -2.96
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
UniFirst 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
UniFirst 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UniFirst's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UniFirst's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UniFirst's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in May. 2026 and 3-year before.
UniFirst (UNF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -2.96 as of May. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #601 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is UniFirst's 3-Year RORE % too high?
UniFirst's current 3-Year RORE % is -2.96. Based on the distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #601 out of 978 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 3-Year RORE % compare to AZZ and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UniFirst ranks #601 out of 978 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places UniFirst in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.57. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.57, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on UniFirst and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UniFirst's current 3-Year RORE % is -2.96. 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 $195.09, compared to a current price of $273.56 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -2.96. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UniFirst (UNF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -2.96 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 $273.56 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.09.
GuruFocus considers UniFirst to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNF:
3-Year RORE %: -2.96
GF Value™: $195.09 vs. price of $273.56 (40.2% above fair value)
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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