Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily 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 rents and services uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items; and provides restroom cleaning services and supplies, as well as sells uniforms. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety services, and fire protection products and services. It provides 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. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cintas Corporation was formerly a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation.
5-year financial trends. Figures in USD millions.
Latest fiscal year: 2025
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (USD millions, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Net Profit | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.3B | $2.9B | $1.8B | $1.8B | 38.7% | 7.7% | 15.3% |
| 2024 | $9.6B | $2.5B | $1.6B | $1.7B | 36.4% | 8.9% | 16.6% |
| 2023 | $8.8B | $2.2B | $1.3B | $1.3B | 34.9% | 12.2% | 9.1% |
| 2022 | $7.9B | $2.0B | $1.2B | $1.3B | 37.4% | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow as reported
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 7,854.46 | 8,815.77 | 9,596.62 | 10,340.18 |
| Operating Revenue | 6,226.98 | 6,897.13 | 7,465.20 | 7,976.07 |
| Cost Of Revenue | 4,222.21 | 4,642.40 | 4,910.20 | 5,166.02 |
| Gross Profit | 3,632.25 | 4,173.37 | 4,686.42 | 5,174.16 |
| Operating Expense | 2,044.88 | 2,370.70 | 2,617.78 | 2,814.44 |
| Selling General And Administration | 2,044.88 | 2,370.70 | 2,617.78 | 2,814.44 |
| Total Expenses | 6,267.09 | 7,013.10 | 7,527.98 | 7,980.46 |
| Operating Income | 1,587.37 | 1,802.66 | 2,068.63 | 2,359.73 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | 1,587.37 | 1,802.66 | 2,068.63 | 2,359.73 |
| EBITDA | 1,987.31 | 2,223.72 | 2,531.24 | 2,859.49 |
| Normalized EBITDA | 1,987.31 | 2,223.72 | 2,531.24 | 2,859.49 |
| EBIT | 1,587.61 | 1,804.38 | 2,074.38 | 2,365.31 |
| Interest Income | 0.24 | 1.72 | 5.74 | 5.58 |
| Interest Expense | 88.84 | 111.23 | 100.74 | 101.11 |
| Net Interest Income | -88.60 | -109.52 | -95 | -95.52 |
| Interest Income Non Operating | 0.24 | 1.72 | 5.74 | 5.58 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | 88.84 | 111.23 | 100.74 | 101.11 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | -88.60 | -109.52 | -95 | -95.52 |
| Pretax Income | 1,498.77 | 1,693.15 | 1,973.64 | 2,264.20 |
| Tax Provision | 263.01 | 345.14 | 402.04 | 451.92 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | 1,235.76 | 1,348.01 | 1,571.59 | 1,812.28 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | 1,235.76 | 1,348.01 | 1,571.59 | 1,812.28 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | 1,235.76 | 1,348.01 | 1,571.59 | 1,812.28 |
| Net Income | 1,235.76 | 1,348.01 | 1,571.59 | 1,812.28 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | 1,229.62 | 1,342.55 | 1,565.66 | 1,805.93 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | 1,235.76 | 1,348.01 | 1,571.59 | 1,812.28 |
| Normalized Income | 1,235.76 | 1,348.01 | 1,571.59 | 1,812.28 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | 1,229.62 | 1,342.55 | 1,565.66 | 1,805.93 |
| Basic Average Shares | 412.69 | 406.58 | 406.61 | 403.53 |
| Diluted Average Shares | 422.09 | 413.51 | 413.47 | 410.29 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | 399.70 | 419.34 | 456.87 | 494.18 |
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | 4,222.21 | 4,642.40 | 4,910.20 | 5,166.02 |
| Net Income Discontinuous Operations | 0 | - | - | - |
| Otherunder Preferred Stock Dividend | 6.13 | 5.46 | 5.93 | 6.35 |
Industrials sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cintas Corporationthis co. | CTAS | $72.0B | 39.73β premium | 15.37 | 38.7% | 26.02 |
| Emerson Electric Co. | EMR | $79.6B | 34.70 | 3.92 | 11.3% | 18.97 |
| FedEx Corporation | FDX | $78.3B | 19.13 | 2.79 | 14.6% | 10.50 |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | $77.4B | 18.52 | 4.64 | 25.1% | 12.50 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | ITW | $72.2B |
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| - |
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| 23.56 |
| 22.40 |
| 95.1% |
| 17.32 |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation | NSC | $69.0B | 24.01 | 4.44 | 18.5% | 14.49 |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | $68.7B | 33.12 | -7.09 | -21.4% | 21.00 |
| United Rentals, Inc. | URI | $67.9B | 27.24 | 7.58 | 27.8% | 11.61 |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | $67.4B | 65.88 | 27.51 | 41.8% | 46.36 |
| Peer Median | - | 25.63 | 4.54 | 21.8% | 15.90 | |