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Unifirst Corporation (UNF)

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$174.72
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: UNF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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5 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $178.25

1 Year Target Price $178.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$178.25 Target price
52w Low $156.05
Current$174.72
52w High $242.84

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -31.13%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.24B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 21.46
1Y Target Price 178.25
Price to earnings Ratio 21.46
1Y Target Price 178.25
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 0.85
52 Weeks Range 156.05 - 242.84
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 156.05 - 242.84
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.78%
Basic EPS (TTM) 8.14

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Profitability

Profit Margin 6.18%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.89%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.61%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.15%

Valuation

Trailing PE 21.46
Forward PE 20.08
Enterprise Value 3102636331
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.32
Enterprise Value 3102636331
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.32
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.36
Shares Outstanding 14991700
Shares Floating 14817093
Shares Outstanding 14991700
Shares Floating 14817093
Percent Insiders 0.74
Percent Institutions 96.23

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Unifirst Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 as a family business in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally known as National Overall, the company focused on renting work clothes to local businesses. Over the years, it expanded its services and geographic reach, becoming a major player in the uniform rental and facility services industry. In 1986, it changed its name to UniFirst Corporation, signifying its broader range of offerings.

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  • Uniform Rental and Related Services: This segment provides rental, lease, and sale of uniforms and protective clothing. It also includes ancillary services such as laundering, maintenance, and delivery. These services are targeted to manufacturing, construction, food service, and retail industries.
  • First Aid and Safety Services: This segment offers first aid and safety products and services, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs), safety training, and compliance solutions. Services are focused towards ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for businesses.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Ronald D. Croatti serves as the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company operates with a regional management structure overseeing branch operations and service centers.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Uniform Rental Programs: UniFirst provides comprehensive uniform rental programs including garment selection, cleaning, repair, and delivery. Market share for uniform rental is fragmented, with Cintas leading. UniFirst's revenue from this segment accounts for a significant portion of the total revenue. Competitors include Cintas, Aramark, and G&K Services (acquired by Cintas).
  • Facility Services Products: This category includes mats, mops, shop towels, and other facility-related items. These are offered in conjunction with uniform rental or as standalone services. Competitors include Cintas, Aramark, and other regional suppliers. Revenue from facility services contributes to the overall profitability of UniFirst.
  • First Aid and Safety Products and Services: UniFirst sells and services first aid cabinets, safety equipment, and offers safety training. Competitors include Cintas, Safety Services Inc., and Medique Products.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The uniform rental and facility services industry is characterized by recurring revenue streams and strong customer relationships. The industry is moderately consolidated, with a few large players dominating the market. Demand is driven by regulatory requirements, safety concerns, and the need for consistent branding.

Positioning

UniFirst is positioned as a full-service provider of uniform rental and facility services. It competes primarily on service quality, product selection, and price. They are the second largest player. Their competitive advantage lies in their established customer base, extensive distribution network, and vertically integrated operations.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The estimated total addressable market for uniform rental and facility services in North America is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. UniFirst is well-positioned to capture a share of this market through its established presence and comprehensive service offerings.

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Strengths

  • Strong Brand Reputation
  • Extensive Distribution Network
  • Recurring Revenue Model
  • Vertically Integrated Operations
  • Established Customer Base

Weaknesses

  • Lower Profit Margins Compared to Competitors
  • Higher Debt Levels than Competitors
  • Dependence on Economic Conditions
  • Slower Growth Rate than Competitors

Opportunities

  • Expanding Service Offerings (e.g., specialized cleaning)
  • Acquiring Smaller Regional Players
  • Increasing Penetration in Underserved Markets
  • Leveraging Technology for Improved Efficiency

Threats

  • Intense Competition from Larger Players
  • Economic Downturns Impacting Business Spending
  • Changes in Regulatory Requirements
  • Rising Labor and Material Costs

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CTAS
  • ARAM

Competitive Landscape

UniFirst faces intense competition from larger players like Cintas and Aramark, which have greater economies of scale and brand recognition. UniFirst differentiates itself through its customer service and vertically integrated operations, but it needs to continue innovating to maintain its competitive position.

Major Acquisitions

Arrow Uniform

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 180
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded UniFirst's presence in the Midwest and added a significant number of new customers.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: UniFirst has experienced steady but moderate growth over the past decade, driven by organic expansion and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in the low single digits, driven by increased demand for uniform rental and facility services.

Recent Initiatives: UniFirst has invested in upgrading its technology infrastructure and expanding its service offerings in response to changing customer needs.

Summary

UniFirst is a stable company with a strong recurring revenue model. However, it faces strong competition from larger players and has lower profit margins. Recent investments in technology and service offerings position it for future growth, but it needs to carefully manage costs and innovate to stay competitive.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary. Financial data is based on publicly available information.

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About Unifirst Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Wilmington, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 1988-01-05
President, CEO & Director Mr. Steven S. Sintros CPA
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Full time employees 16000
Full time employees 16000

UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company operates through United States and Canadian Rental and Cleaning; Manufacturing; Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning; and First Aid segments. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells various uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments. The company also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, facility management and service products, and dry and wet mops; restroom and cleaning supplies comprising air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps; and other textile products. In addition, it provides first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies; decontaminates and cleans work clothes, and other items that is exposed to radioactive materials; and services special cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Further, it offers a garment service options, including full-service rental programs, lease programs, and purchase programs; and safety training to a various manufacturers, retailers and service companies. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants and food-related businesses, business service providers, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation and warehousing companies, healthcare providers, energy production, and transmission operations, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high technology companies, cleanroom operators, and utilities operating nuclear reactors, as well as other employee clothing for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.