Cintas (STU:CIT) Stock Based Compensation: €110 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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STU:CIT Cintas Corp STU:CIT
91 GF Score
Price €179.38
GF Value €180.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cintas Stock Based Compensation?

Cintas STU:CIT +7.04% 91 Stock Based Compensation is €110 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CIT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €180.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Cintas's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €27 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €110 Mil.

Cintas Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Cintas Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cintas's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Cintas Stock Based Compensation Chart

Cintas Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Stock Based Compensation
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Cintas Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Cintas Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €110 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €110 Mil mean?
Cintas (STU:CIT) has a Stock Based Compensation of €110 Mil as of May. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cintas and its competitors.
Is Cintas' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Cintas' current Stock Based Compensation is €110 Mil. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Stock Based Compensation compare to CPRT and ULS?
Cintas' Stock Based Compensation of €110 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Business Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cintas and its competitors. Cintas's current Stock Based Compensation is €110 Mil. 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 (STU:CIT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €180.41, compared to a current price of €179.38 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €110 Mil. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cintas (STU:CIT), the current Stock Based Compensation is €110 Mil 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 Cintas (STU:CIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €179.38 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €180.41. GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CIT:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €110 Mil
  • GF Value™: €180.41 vs. price of €179.38 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CIT 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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