CTAS Cintas PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Cintas stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 46.39. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.03 and the stock price of $186.94 per share. The PE ratio has an increase of 5% from its last 4 quarters average of 44.0.
CTAS PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Cintas for the last ten years is 30.04. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 46.39 is 54% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CTAS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Aug 2024 quarter at 49.95, when the price was $201.28 and the EPS was $4.03. The lowest point was recorded in the Feb 2016 quarter, when it reached 14 with a price of $21 and an EPS of $1.5.
Cintas PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 87.33% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -35.87% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.02 | 23.06% |
| 2023 | 35.77 | 7.03% |
| 2022 | 33.42 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 33.61 | 13.32% |
| 2020 | 29.66 | 10.18% |
| 2019 | 26.92 | 15.19% |
| 2018 | 23.37 | -16.83% |
| 2017 | 28.1 | 87.33% |
| 2016 | 15 | -35.87% |
| 2015 | 23.39 | 15.96% |
CTAS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CTAS is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CTAS PE vs peers
CTAS's PE ratio is above its peer stocks ARMK and GNTX. Cintas is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (46.39) than its peers average of 22.45.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 15.42 | $6.63B |
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc | 16.38 | $828.19M |
| ABM Abm Industries Inc | 20.72 | $3.16B |
| UNF Unifirst Corp | 22.09 | $2.69B |
| ARMK Aramark | 37.62 | $9.93B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 46.39 | $75.39B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cintas's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CTAS stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 46.39.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cintas (CTAS)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for CTAS stock is 38.16.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cintas (CTAS)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for CTAS stock is 36.75.
What is the highest PE ratio for CTAS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 49.95 and it was in the Aug 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CTAS compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of CTAS is 54% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is CTAS's PE ratio calculated (Cintas PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Cintas's share price is $186.94. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $4.03. Therefore, Cintas's price to earnings ratio for today is 46.39. PE RATIO(46.39) = STOCK PRICE($186.94) / TTM EPS($4.03)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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