UNF:NYE-Unifirst Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Business Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 211.01

Change

-2.01 (-0.94)%

Market Cap

USD 2.85B

Volume

0.13M

Analyst Target

USD 206.00
Analyst Rating

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About

UniFirst Corp together with its subsidiaries is engaged in designing, manufacturing, personalizing, renting, cleaning, delivering and selling uniforms & protective clothing, including shirts, jackets, coveralls, lab coats and specialized protective wear.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Business Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 23.33% 96% N/A 96% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 23.33% 96% N/A 96% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 25.43% 73% C 81% B-
Dividend Return 0.80% 33% F 10% F
Total Return 26.23% 73% C 79% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 2.79% 45% F 49% F
Dividend Return 2.85% 20% F 7% C-
Total Return 5.65% 45% F 34% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.23% 30% F 38% F
Dividend Return 1.83% 22% F 30% F
Total Return 0.60% 29% F 15% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.88% 78% C+ 57% F
Risk Adjusted Return 9.69% 26% F 26% F
Market Capitalization 2.85B 62% D 75% C

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Business Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 22.90 77% 26%
Price/Book Ratio 1.91 62% 45%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.79 54% 30%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 12.05 62% 40%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.08% 50% 49%
Return on Invested Capital 6.79% 62% 54%
Return on Assets 4.36% 58% 69%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.