UNF
Unifirst
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The PE ratio for Unifirst stock stands at 41.23 as of Jul 13, 2026. This is based on the current EPS of $6.62 and the stock price of $272.93 per share. An increase of 45% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 28.5 of the last 4 quarters.
UNF PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Unifirst has been 26.0. The current 41.23 PE ratio is 59% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, UNF's PE ratio was at its highest in the May 2026 quarter at 40.09, with a price of $265.42 and an EPS of $6.62. The Nov 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 16.4, with a price of $146.82 and an EPS of $8.95.
Unifirst PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 93.93% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -44.62% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.35 | -8.72% | $177.82 | $8.33 |
| 2024 | 23.39 | -22.4% | $189.69 | $8.11 |
| 2023 | 30.14 | -6.02% | $173.91 | $5.77 |
| 2022 | 32.07 | 16.62% | $183.1 | $5.71 |
| 2021 | 27.5 | 4.13% | $228.83 | $8.32 |
| 2020 | 26.41 | 31.72% | $197.03 | $7.46 |
| 2019 | 20.05 | -4.8% | $195.91 | $9.77 |
| 2018 | 21.06 | -44.62% | $182.35 | $8.66 |
| 2017 | 38.03 | 93.93% | $138.05 | $3.63 |
| 2016 | 19.61 | 17.85% | $127.63 | $6.51 |
| 2015 | 16.64 | 7.98% | $108.14 | $6.5 |
| 2014 | 15.41 | -1.34% | $96.95 | $6.29 |
| 2013 | 15.62 | 20.25% | $95.88 | $6.14 |
| 2012 | 12.99 | 7.36% | $65.2 | $5.02 |
| 2011 | 12.1 | 22.84% | $49.02 | $4.05 |
Unifirst PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 40.09 | 31.27% | $265.42 | $6.62 |
| Feb 2026 | 30.54 | 39.45% | $234.82 | $7.69 |
| Nov 2025 | 21.9 | 2.58% | $172.55 | $7.88 |
| Aug 2025 | 21.35 | -3.74% | $177.82 | $8.33 |
| May 2025 | 22.18 | -13.33% | $188.56 | $8.5 |
| Mar 2025 | 25.59 | 4.07% | $214.92 | $8.4 |
| Nov 2024 | 24.59 | 5.13% | $200.87 | $8.17 |
| Aug 2024 | 23.39 | 2.9% | $189.69 | $8.11 |
| May 2024 | 22.73 | -13.14% | $162.51 | $7.15 |
| Feb 2024 | 26.17 | -4.97% | $166.97 | $6.38 |
| Nov 2023 | 27.54 | -8.63% | $171.57 | $6.23 |
| Aug 2023 | 30.14 | 0.23% | $173.91 | $5.77 |
| May 2023 | 30.07 | -12.46% | $170.77 | $5.68 |
| Feb 2023 | 34.35 | 2.84% | $196.47 | $5.72 |
| Nov 2022 | 33.4 | 4.15% | $192.06 | $5.75 |
UNF Price vs fair value
UNF average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, UNF's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 41.23, UNF is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 29.39, Unifirst's P/E is 40% higher.
UNF PE vs peers
UNF's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock ARMK, but it is greater than CTAS's and ABM's. Unifirst is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (41.23) than its peer group average of 30.87.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ABM Abm Industries Inc | 17.38 | $2.66B |
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc | 25.04 | $1.65B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 38.28 | $73.52B |
| UNF Unifirst Corp | 41.23 | $4.94B |
| ARMK Aramark | 42.76 | $15.29B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Unifirst's PE ratio?
As of Jul 13, 2026, UNF stock has a price to earnings ratio of 41.23.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Unifirst (UNF)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UNF stock is 26.35.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Unifirst (UNF)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UNF stock is 27.51.
What is the highest PE ratio for UNF?
The current P/E of 41.23 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for UNF compare to its historical average?
UNF's current price to earnings ratio is 59% above its 10-year historical average.
How is UNF's PE ratio calculated (Unifirst PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 13, 2026), Unifirst's stock price is $272.93. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2026 is $6.62. Therefore, Unifirst's P/E ratio for today is 41.23. PE RATIO(41.23) = STOCK PRICE($272.93) / TTM EPS($6.62)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.