UNF:NYE-Unifirst Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Specialty Business Services |

Last Closing

USD 176.45

Change

+4.21 (+2.44)%

Market Cap

USD 3.23B

Volume

0.16M

Analyst Target

USD 206.00
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About

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.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Business Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.13% 73% C 80% B-
Dividend Return 0.20% 10% F 6% D-
Total Return 3.34% 73% C 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 7.71% 52% F 70% C-
Dividend Return 0.83% 36% F 16% F
Total Return 8.54% 48% F 65% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 10.26% 39% F 38% F
Dividend Return 3.72% 15% F 7% C-
Total Return 13.98% 22% F 27% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -0.04% 33% F 33% F
Dividend Return 0.57% 29% F 26% F
Total Return 0.61% 21% F 15% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.58% 81% B- 60% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 3.44% 29% F 24% F
Market Capitalization 3.23B 62% D 74% C

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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:
Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

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.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow 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.

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.

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 Earnings Growth

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

Low Dividend Growth

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