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Cintas

US · CTAS #211 by market cap Listed 1970 -0.16%
197.64 -0.32 -0.16%
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Pre-market 197.12 -0.42%
After-hours 197.64 0.00%
Overnight 197.20 -0.38%
Market cap
79.19B
P/B
15.41
EPS
4.91
Reader sentiment Are you bullish or bearish on CTAS?

Anonymous reader poll. Unscientific, not investment advice.

Shares of Cintas closed at 197.64, down 0.16%. Its market capitalisation is about 79.19B, the #211 most valuable US-listed company we track. The trailing P/E of 40.25 is 8% below its five-year average of 43.84. It pays a dividend yielding 0.91% on a trailing basis. The 12 analysts covering the stock are, on balance, at Buy, targeting an average of 221.10 (+12%). The shares sit 64% of the way up their 52-week range of 160.31 to 218.60.

StockVane Quant Insights how this is computed

Quant Sentiment Neutral
  • Recent price momentum is +8.0% on average (3-month/1-year).
  • Main-fund capital flow has been a net inflow over the last 45 sessions.
  • Short interest has risen to 2.9% of float.
  • Analyst tilt is Buy.
Quant Technical Outlook Neutral
  • Price is below its 20-day average and above its 60-day average.
  • The 20-day average is above the 60-day average, a short-term uptrend.

Computed by a StockVane algorithm from historical price, valuation and analyst data - not a person, not a forecast guarantee, and not investment advice.

Factor grades

Ranked against 299 U.S. stocks StockVane covers.

Overall B
Valuation C-

How expensive the stock is versus earnings, sales and its own 5-year history.

P/E (TTM) 40.3x Better than 17%
Forward P/E 35.7x Better than 15%
Price / Sales 7.0x Better than 26%
P/E vs own 5-yr range 44th pctl Better than 67%
Growth B

How fast revenue, profit and free cash flow are compounding.

Revenue CAGR (3Y) 8.5% Better than 54%
Net income CAGR (3Y) 14.1% Better than 63%
Free cash flow CAGR (3Y) 14.4% Better than 61%
Profitability B+

How much profit the business keeps from each dollar of sales and capital.

Gross margin 50.7% Better than 54%
Operating margin 23.3% Better than 55%
Net margin 17.7% Better than 54%
Return on equity 40.6% Better than 79%
Return on invested capital 27.3% Better than 88%
Momentum B

Recent price strength, skipping the latest month to avoid short-term noise.

3-month return 17.4% Better than 84%
6-month return 11.5% Better than 53%
12-month return (ex latest month) 1.6% Better than 28%
Distance below 52-week high 9.6% Better than 67%
Financial Health B

Balance-sheet strength: leverage, liquidity and interest coverage.

Current ratio 1.4x Better than 62%
Debt to assets 52.6% Better than 55%
Interest coverage 24.6x Better than 79%
Free cash flow / net income 94.1% Better than 44%
Analyst View C

What the Street thinks: share of Buy ratings and upside to the average target.

Analysts rating Buy 75.0% Better than 47%
Upside to average target 11.9% Better than 26%

Grades are relative rankings, not forecasts: A+ is the top 5% of the covered stocks on a factor, F the bottom 3%. Valuation is not adjusted for sector, so capital-light software tends to grade lower there than utilities. Recomputed every 6 hours from our market data. Not investment advice.

Price chart

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Performance

1W -1.92%
1M -0.91%
3M +15.98%
6M +7.15%
YTD +5.89%
1Y +0.06%
3Y +57.68%
5Y +110.84%

Key statistics

Price & volume

Prev close
197.96
Open
197.96
Day range
195.10 - 198.90
Avg price
197.77
Volume
3.99M
Turnover
788.43M
Amplitude
1.92%
52-week range
160.31 - 218.60

Valuation

P/E
40.25
P/E (TTM)
40.25
P/B
15.41
EPS
4.91
Net profit
1.97B
Net assets
5.14B

Share structure

Market cap
79.19B
Float cap
67.72B
Shares out
400.70M
Float shares
342.66M

Dividend & listing

Dividend (TTM)
1.80
Listing date
1970-01-01
52-week range 64% of range
160.31 218.60

9.6% below the 52-week high

Trading activity

Net capital flow main funds, last 45 sessions

+9.63M net over the window

Short interest

Shares short
11.65M
As of
2026-08-31

Frequently asked questions

What is the current stock price of Cintas (CTAS)?

Cintas last traded at 197.64. The quote on this page refreshes every few seconds while US markets are open.

What is Cintas's market cap?

About 79.19B.

What is the P/E ratio of Cintas?

The trailing twelve-month P/E is 40.25, below its own 5-year average of 43.84 — in the middle of its historical range (44.30% percentile). See the Valuation tab for the full history.

Does Cintas pay a dividend?

Yes. The trailing dividend yield is 0.91%. See the Dividends tab for the full payment history.

Is Cintas a buy according to analysts?

The consensus of 12 analysts is a Buy rating, with an average 12-month price target of 221.10, which implies 11.9% upside from the current price. This is not investment advice.

Quote time 2026-09-18 19:30:05 · For reference only, not investment advice.