UNFUniFirst Corporation demonstrates solid fundamental performance supported by stable thematic exposure and moderately positive technical indicators. Suitable for investors targeting steady income with moderate growth potential.
UniFirst operates in the workwear and protective clothing industry providing essential services across varied sectors, offering steady demand but limited high-growth thematic catalysts.
UniFirst exhibits consistent profitability, strong cash flow generation, and a prudent balance sheet, with valuation metrics reflecting a fair price relative to earnings.
Technical indicators present a mixed to neutral picture with short-term oscillators showing buy signals but some moving averages suggesting caution. Price is holding above key support levels.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Market Demand Stability | 75 |
| Geographic Diversification | 70 |
| Sustainability & Safety Focus | 70 |
| Innovation Pipeline | 60 |
| Regulatory Environment | 65 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 75 |
| Profitability | 80 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 90 |
| Cash Flow | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 70 |
| Momentum | 65 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
Consistent Positive Earnings Surprises
The company has reported multiple recent quarterly EPS beats, including a 22.18% surprise in 2024 Q4 and 20.2% in 2024 Q2, demonstrating strong earnings momentum and management's ability to outperform expectations.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Liquidity
Recent free cash flow of $134.85M (2024 Q3) and $24.44M (2025 Q2) with cash equivalents of $161.57M suggest robust liquidity to fund operations and growth, supported by a solid current assets base of $915.68M against current liabilities of $281.44M.
Elevated PE Ratio Trends
Quarterly PE ratios spiked significantly in recent quarters, reaching as high as 131.3 in 2025 Q1 and 67.1 in 2025 Q2, indicating potentially stretched valuation and risk of multiple contraction.
Moderate Net Margin and Declining Profitability
Net margin stands around 6%, a decline from 8.3% in 2021 Q3, indicating pressure on profitability amid rising operating expenses and slowing net income growth.
June 2025
6
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
24
Next Earnings Date
H: $2.23
A: $2.09
L: $1.88
H: 616.86M
A: 614.50M
L: 613.00M
June 2025
27
Next Dividend Date
UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company operates through United States and Canadian Rental and Cleaning; Manufacturing; Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning; and First Aid segments. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells various uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments. The company also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, facility management and service products, and dry and wet mops; restroom and cleaning supplies comprising air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps; and other textile products. In addition, it provides first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies; decontaminates and cleans work clothes, and other items that is exposed to radioactive materials; and services special cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Further, it offers a garment service options, including full-service rental programs, lease programs, and purchase programs; and safety training to a various manufacturers, retailers and service companies. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants and food-related businesses, business service providers, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation and warehousing companies, healthcare providers, energy production, and transmission operations, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high technology companies, cleanroom operators, and utilities operating nuclear reactors, as well as other employee clothing for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
181.67 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for UNF have a max estimate of 197.00 and a min estimate of 152.00.