UNF Unifirst PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Unifirst stock stands at 21.46 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $8.17 and the stock price of $175.36 per share. A decrease of 11% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 24.2 of the last 4 quarters.

UNF PE ratio history

How has UNF's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Unifirst has been 24.75. The current 21.46 PE ratio is 13% below 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.

Today
21.46
Average
24.75
Median
24.4
Minimum
16.4
Maximum
39.99

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
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
2010 9.85 -1.79% $40.47 $4.11

Unifirst PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
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
Aug 2022 32.07 19.93% $183.1 $5.71
May 2022 26.74 4.9% $165.01 $6.17
Feb 2022 25.49 4.47% $180.73 $7.09
Nov 2021 24.4 -11.27% $192 $7.87
Aug 2021 27.5 1.1% $228.83 $8.32
May 2021 27.2 -21.3% $221.68 $8.15

UNF average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of UNF for the past years

Currently, UNF's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
28.29
5-year avg
27.66
10-year avg
24.75
15-year avg
21.19

UNF PE vs peers

What is UNF's PE ratio compared to its 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 (21.46) than its peer group average of 33.2.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc 18.65 $740.02M
UNF Unifirst Corp 21.46 $2.63B
ARMK Aramark 27.16 $9.29B
ABM Abm Industries Inc 37.71 $2.98B
CTAS Cintas Corp 49.26 $83.88B

Frequently asked questions

What is Unifirst's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, UNF stock has a price to earnings ratio of 21.46.

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 28.29.

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 27.66.

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% below 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Unifirst's stock price is $175.36. 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 21.46. PE RATIO(21.46) = STOCK PRICE($175.36) / TTM EPS($8.17)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.