Unifirst Corporation (UNF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Unifirst Corporation stock (UNF) is currently trading at $263.54. Unifirst Corporation PE ratio is 34.49. Unifirst Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.93. Analyst consensus price target for UNF is $261.00. WallStSmart rates UNF as Underperform.
- UNF PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- UNF intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- UNF stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- UNF fair value vs current price
- UNF insider transactions and insider buying
- Is UNF undervalued or overvalued?
- Unifirst Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- UNF Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- UNF analyst price target and Smart Rating
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UNF Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Unifirst Corporation (UNF)
UNF trades 357% above its Graham fair value of $51.41, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Unifirst Corporation (UNF) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Unifirst Corporation (UNF) Key Strengths (3)
99.94% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.93 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Unifirst Corporation (UNF) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -18.20%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 2.70% annually
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Unifirst Corporation (UNF) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 45/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.93) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.42), Price/Book (2.18) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.70%, EPS Growth at -18.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.50%, Operating Margin at 7.29%, Profit Margin at 5.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
UNF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
UNF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.93x trades 96% above its historical average of 0.98x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 5% below its historical high of 2.02x set in Mar 2026, and 466% above its historical low of 0.34x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.7x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Unifirst Corporation (UNF) · INDUSTRIALS › SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES
The Big Picture
Unifirst Corporation is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 2.4B with 270% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 270% YoY, reaching 2.4B. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES peers.
ROE of 650.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -24M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Unifirst Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Unifirst Corporation maintain 270%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 53.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Unifirst Corporation.
Bottom Line
Unifirst Corporation is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 270% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 5.7% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(3 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KATZ, DAVID MARTIN Executive VP, Sales/Marketing | Sell | -1,464 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ROSS, WILLIAM MASTERS Executive Vice President | Sell | -1,128 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
DIFILLIPPO, DAVID A Retired EVP of Operations | Sell | -1,138 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:28:20 AM
About Unifirst Corporation(UNF)
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UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.