Cintas Corporation

OVERVALUEDCTAS · NASDAQ · Industrials
CTAS·NASDAQ·Industrials
OVERVALUED
Cintas Corporation
29.2%downside
MARKET PRICE
$173.65
FAIR PRICE
$122.88
MARGIN
$50.77
UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED
P/E RATIO
37.4x
DIV. YIELD
1.26%
ROE
40.5%
MARKET CAP
$70B
FPI
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FAIR PRICE VALUATION

29.2%downside

Updated daily

Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%

MARKET PRICE

$173.65

FAIR PRICE

$122.88

MARGIN

$50.77

UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED

P/E Ratio

37.4x

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Div. Yield

1.26%

ROE

40.5%

Exceptional

Market Cap

$70B

Large-cap

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FPI RATING

7.1/ 10

Stable earnings and revenue and high-quality fundamentals, but expensive valuation relative to fundamentals.

Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.

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MARGIN OF SAFETY

A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.

$98.30CONSERVATIVE ENTRY
$122.88FAIR PRICE
$173.65MARKET PRICE

SAFETY MARGIN

20%

Below fair value

ENTRY LEVEL

$98.30

Fair price × 0.80

DISTANCE

43.4%

Price to entry level

At the current price of $173.65, CTAS trades 43.4% above the conservative entry level of $98.30. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $122.88 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.

Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗

VALUATION HISTORY

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METHODOLOGY

How we calculate CTAS's fair price

Cintas Corporation's fair price of $122.88 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Industrials peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $173.65, CTAS trades 29.2% above its calculated fair value.

DCF MODEL · 50%

Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting CTAS's risk profile.

RELATIVE · 30%

Comparing CTAS's valuation multiples against Industrials peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.

ANALYST · 20%

Aggregated analyst price targets for CTAS, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.

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FAQ

What is the fair price of CTAS?+

Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Industrials peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Cintas Corporation is $122.88. At the current market price of $173.65, CTAS trades 29.2% above its calculated fair value.

Is CTAS overvalued or undervalued?+

Cintas Corporation is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $173.65, which is 29.2% above the fair price of $122.88. The P/E ratio of 37.4x is a key metric in the valuation.

What is the margin of safety for CTAS?+

With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $122.88, the conservative entry level for CTAS is $98.30. At the current market price of $173.65, the stock trades 43.4% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.

How often is CTAS's fair price updated?+

We update fair price calculations for CTAS daily after market close. The current fair price of $122.88 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.

What factors affect CTAS's fair price calculation?+

CTAS's fair price of $122.88 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Industrials peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 37.4x, ROE of 40.5%, and dividend yield of 1.26%.

Is CTAS a good buy right now?+

At $173.65, CTAS trades 29.2% above our fair value estimate of $122.88. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 40.5% (exceptional). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.

Does CTAS pay dividends?+

CTAS has a dividend yield of 1.26%.

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Fair Price Index is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Fair value calculations are model-based estimates and may not reflect actual market conditions. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.