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CTAS · Nasdaq · United States · Men'S & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments
In shortCINTAS CORP is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+8.9% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 23.1% | 94/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 17.8% | 91/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 40.7% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 27.5% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.43× | 53/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.47× | 85/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.69× | 95/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 24.52× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 7.44 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 16.7% | 87/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.94× | 80/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 1.7% | 100/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.3% | 97/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 8.5% | 64/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 14.7% | 99/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,854 | 8,816 | 9,597 | 10,340 | 11,265 |
| Cost of revenue | – | 4,642 | 4,910 | 5,166 | 5,557 |
| Gross profit | 3,632 | 4,173 | 4,686 | 5,174 | 5,708 |
| Selling, general & admin | 2,045 | 2,371 | 2,618 | 2,814 | 3,086 |
| Operating income | 1,587 | 1,803 | 2,069 | 2,360 | 2,607 |
| Interest expense | 89 | 111 | 101 | 101 | 106 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,499 | 1,693 | 1,974 | 2,264 | 2,505 |
| Income tax | 263 | 345 | 402 | 452 | 505 |
| Net income | 1,236 | 1,348 | 1,572 | 1,812 | 2,000 |
| Diluted EPS | $11.65 | $3.25 | $3.79 | $4.40 | $4.91 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 106 | 414 | 413 | 410 | 406 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
7.44 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 31, 2026 · Data updated Oct 7, 2026