Cintas Corporation (CTAS) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Industrials
Cintas Corporation provides corporate identity uniforms and other garments in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other segments. The company offers rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items. It also provides restroom cleaning services and supplies; and sells uniforms from catalogs. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety products and services; workplace water services; and fire protection products and services. Further, it provides automated external defibrillators; eye-wash stations; safety training; fire extinguishers; sprinkler systems; and alarm services. The company sells its products and services through its distribution network and local delivery routes, or local representatives to small service and manufacturing companies, as well as major corporations. It serves gaming, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, government, education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, skilled trades, and food processing industries. The company was founded in 1929 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 2.4% |
| Industrials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.8% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.9B |
| Market Cap | $79.8B |
| P/E Ratio | 40.6x |
Cintas Corporation's FCF yield of 2.4% is below the Industrials sector average (3.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cintas Corporation's (CTAS) free cash flow yield?
Cintas Corporation's (CTAS) free cash flow yield is 2.4%. That is below the Industrials sector average (3.8%).
Is CTAS's free cash flow yield good?
At 2.4%, CTAS's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Cintas Corporation generate?
Cintas Corporation generated $1.9B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $79.8B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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