UNF Unifirst PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Unifirst stock stands at 27.75 as of Jan 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $8.17 and the stock price of $226.75 per share. An increase of 15% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 24.2 of the last 4 quarters.
UNF PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Unifirst has been 24.59. The current 27.75 PE ratio is 13% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, UNF's PE ratio was at its highest in the Nov 2017 quarter at 39.99, with a price of $157.55 and an EPS of $3.94. 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.39 | -22.4% |
| 2023 | 30.14 | -6.02% |
| 2022 | 32.07 | 16.62% |
| 2021 | 27.5 | 4.13% |
| 2020 | 26.41 | 31.72% |
| 2019 | 20.05 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 21.06 | -44.62% |
| 2017 | 38.03 | 93.93% |
| 2016 | 19.61 | 17.85% |
| 2015 | 16.64 | 7.98% |
UNF average PE ratio chart
Currently, UNF's PE ratio is greater than its 5 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 3-year average.
UNF PE vs peers
UNF's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks CTAS and ARMK, but it is greater than HCSG's. Unifirst is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (27.75) than its peer group average of 36.28.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc | 16.68 | $843.58M |
| UNF Unifirst Corp | 27.89 | $3.42B |
| ARMK Aramark | 37.75 | $9.96B |
| ABM Abm Industries Inc | 40.91 | $3.28B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 47.42 | $80.76B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Unifirst's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, UNF stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.75.
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 28.06.
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 27.24.
What is the highest PE ratio for UNF?
In the last ten years, the Nov 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 39.99.
How does the current PE ratio for UNF compare to its historical average?
UNF's current price to earnings ratio is 13% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Unifirst's stock price is $226.75. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $8.17. Therefore, Unifirst's P/E ratio for today is 27.75. PE RATIO(27.75) = STOCK PRICE($226.75) / TTM EPS($8.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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