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Sep 24, 2025 5:00 PM - Tony Dante
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Cintas Corporation, listed on the NASDAQ as CTAS, is a prominent player in the business services industry. The company specializes in providing corporate identity uniforms, facility services, and first aid and safety products. Cintas competes with other service providers like Aramark and UniFirst. The company has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance, as evidenced by its recent earnings report.
On September 24, 2025, Cintas reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.20, surpassing the estimated $1.19. This marks a notable improvement from the $1.10 EPS reported in the same quarter last year. The earnings surprise for this quarter was +0.84%, continuing a trend of exceeding consensus EPS estimates over the past four quarters. In the previous quarter, Cintas also outperformed expectations with an EPS of $1.09 against an anticipated $1.07, resulting in a +1.87% surprise.
Cintas reported actual revenue of approximately $2.72 billion, exceeding the estimated $2.70 billion. This represents an 8.7% increase compared to the $2.50 billion revenue in the same quarter last year. The revenue growth was positively influenced by acquisitions, contributing 0.9% to the increase. Cintas has consistently outperformed consensus revenue estimates in the last four quarters, showcasing its robust growth across various segments.
The company's financial metrics reflect its strong market position. Cintas has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 44.63, indicating that investors are willing to pay $44.63 for every dollar of earnings. The price-to-sales ratio stands at about 7.81, suggesting that investors are paying $7.81 for every dollar of sales. The enterprise value to sales ratio is around 8.04, reflecting the company's total valuation relative to its sales.
Cintas maintains a moderate level of debt with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. The company also has a current ratio of approximately 2.09, indicating a strong ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 38.40, providing insight into the company's valuation in relation to its cash flow. The earnings yield is about 2.24%, offering a perspective on the return on investment.
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