CTAS Cintas PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Cintas stock as of Nov 5, 2025 is 40.66. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.57 and the stock price of $185.81 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 18% from its last 4 quarters average of 49.3.
CTAS PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Cintas for the last ten years is 32.5. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 40.66 is 25% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CTAS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Nov 2024 quarter at 53.38, when the price was $225.79 and the EPS was $4.23. 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: 86.09% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -35.44% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50.56 | 14.86% | $226.5 | $4.48 |
| 2024 | 44.02 | 23.06% | $169.49 | $3.85 |
| 2023 | 35.77 | 7.03% | $118.04 | $3.3 |
| 2022 | 33.42 | -0.57% | $99.58 | $2.98 |
| 2021 | 33.61 | 13.32% | $88.39 | $2.63 |
| 2020 | 29.66 | 10.18% | $61.99 | $2.09 |
| 2019 | 26.92 | 15.19% | $55.46 | $2.06 |
| 2018 | 23.37 | -16.83% | $45.56 | $1.95 |
| 2017 | 28.1 | 86.09% | $31.47 | $1.12 |
| 2016 | 15.1 | -35.44% | $23.7 | $1.57 |
| 2015 | 23.39 | 15.96% | $21.52 | $0.92 |
| 2014 | 20.17 | 11.31% | $15.53 | $0.77 |
| 2013 | 18.12 | 11.99% | $11.41 | $0.63 |
| 2012 | 16.18 | -17.24% | $9.23 | $0.57 |
| 2011 | 19.55 | 5.28% | $8.21 | $0.42 |
Cintas PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 45.96 | -9.1% | $210.03 | $4.57 |
| May 2025 | 50.56 | 6.96% | $226.5 | $4.48 |
| Feb 2025 | 47.27 | -11.45% | $207.5 | $4.39 |
| Nov 2024 | 53.38 | 7.15% | $225.79 | $4.23 |
| Aug 2024 | 49.82 | 13.18% | $201.28 | $4.04 |
| May 2024 | 44.02 | 3.09% | $169.49 | $3.85 |
| Feb 2024 | 42.7 | 8.05% | $157.15 | $3.68 |
| Nov 2023 | 39.52 | 5.98% | $138.31 | $3.5 |
| Aug 2023 | 37.29 | 4.25% | $126.04 | $3.38 |
| May 2023 | 35.77 | 3.77% | $118.04 | $3.3 |
| Feb 2023 | 34.47 | -6.26% | $109.62 | $3.18 |
| Nov 2022 | 36.77 | 10.25% | $115.45 | $3.14 |
| Aug 2022 | 33.35 | -0.21% | $101.71 | $3.05 |
| May 2022 | 33.42 | 3.28% | $99.58 | $2.98 |
| Feb 2022 | 32.36 | -15.69% | $93.83 | $2.9 |
CTAS Price vs fair value
CTAS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CTAS is above its 5 and 10-year averages, but it is under its 3-year average.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 40.66, CTAS stands higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Industrials sector average of 25.78, Cintas's price to earnings (P/E) is 58% higher.
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 (40.66) than its peers average of 23.06.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 13.26 | $5.18B |
| UNF Unifirst Corp | 18.22 | $2.75B |
| ABM Abm Industries Inc | 23.62 | $2.68B |
| ARMK Aramark | 27.5 | $9.9B |
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc | 32.71 | $1.27B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 40.66 | $74.67B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cintas's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CTAS stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 40.66.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cintas (CTAS)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for CTAS stock is 43.13.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cintas (CTAS)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for CTAS stock is 39.95.
What is the highest PE ratio for CTAS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 53.38 and it was in the Nov 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CTAS compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of CTAS is 25% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Cintas's share price is $185.81. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2025 is $4.57. Therefore, Cintas's price to earnings ratio for today is 40.66. PE RATIO(40.66) = STOCK PRICE($185.81) / TTM EPS($4.57)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.